Because I have been given much, I, too, shall give; Because of Thy great bounty, Lord, Each day I live I shall divide my gifts from Thee With every brother that I see Who has the need of help from me. Because I have been sheltered, fed, By Thy good care, I cannot see another's lack And I not share My glowing fire, my loaf of bread, My roof's shelter overhead, That he, too, may be comforted. Because love has been lavished so Upon me, Lord, A wealth I know that was not meant For me to hoard, I shall give love to those in need, The cold and hungry clothe and feed, Thus shall I show my thanks indeed. |