Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #740 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Parables / Teachings of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Baited, the question rose
From somewhere in the crowd:
"Teacher, you truly know God's way;
Is paying tax allowed?"
2 Jesus perceived their trap:
"Why do you test me so?
Bring here the coin the tax requires,
And see what it will show."
3 "Whose image does it bear,
Whose names and titles tell?"
"Caesar's, of course," they smugly said
And thought they answered well.
4 "Give Caesar what is his;
God, what is God's alone."
Strong words, convincing and profound,
Like truth already known.
5 May we discern, O God,
Your daily gifts of grace;
Show us your image freshly coined
In ev'ry heart and face.
6 Help us fit tribute yield
Through prayers and hymns we raise,
But most of all by deeds of love
To give you thanks and praise. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRIDE
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