Lord, you love the cheerful giver Who with open heart and hand Blesses freely, as a river That refreshes all the land. Grant us, then, the grace of giving With a spirit large and true That our life and all our living We may consecrate to you. We are yours -- your mercy sought us, Found us in death's dreadful way, To the fold in safety brought us, Nevermore from you to stray. Your own life was freely given As an off'ring on the cross For each sinner, now forgiven From eternal shame and loss. Blessed by you with gifts and graces, May we heed your Spirit's call, Gladly in all times and places Give to you who gives us all. You have bought us; now no longer Can we claim to be our own; Ever free and ever stronger We shall serve you, Lord, alone.