Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #10 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D First Line: The kind heart of a woman failed Lyrics: The kind heart of a woman failedand men were sent to plead,"Dear Peter, come to Joppa now.for Dorcas is in need.Restore her to the charitiesthat we have come to know.She has a gift for sewing thathas helped the church to grow."A clever merchant, Lydia,in ancient Philippi,grew wealthy selling purple goods,as Paul did testify,"This woman shares her fortune tosupport us where we go.She has a gift for business thathas helped the church to grow."Priscilla and Aquila workedwith Paul at making tents,while teaching, preaching God in Christto Corinth residents.Apollos said, "What I have learnedhas set my faith aglow.They have a gift for teaching thathas helped the church to grow."No matter where we work or liveor worship in this land,you grace us with your presence, God,and gift us by your handwith talents, skills, abilitiesmore useful than we know.We all have gifts for sharing thatcan help the church to grow. Topics: Women in the Bible Dorcas; Women in the Bible Lydia; Women in the Bible Priscilla Scripture: Acts 9:36-42 Languages: English Tune Title: GRACIOUS GIFTS
Gifts for Sharing