1 Lord, Thou lov’st the cheerful giver,Who with open heart and handBlesses freely, as a riverThat refreshes all the land.Grant us then the grace of givingWith a spirit large and free,That our life and all our livingWe may consecrate to Thee. 2 We are Thine, Thy mercy sought us,Found us in death’s dreadful way,To the …
1 More love to Thee, O Christ,More love to Thee!Hear Thou the prayer I makeOn bended knee;This is my earnest plea:More love, O Christ, to Thee,More love to Thee,More love to Thee! 2 Once earthly joy I craved,Sought peace and rest;Now Thee alone I seek,Give what is best;This all my prayer shall be:More love, O …
1 With broken heart and contrite sighA trembling sinner, Lord, I cry:Thy pardoning grace is rich and freeO God, be merciful to me. 2 I smite upon my troubled breast,With deep and conscience guilt oppressed;Christ and His cross my only plea:O God, be merciful to me. 3 Far off I stand with tearful eyes,Nor dare …
