Give and Take

All good gifts come from the Father- the first light when I wake

The drink I drink, the bread I break

The great giver will provide

 

So I stand naked before my Lord bankrupt in every way

No song to sing, no words to say

That He himself has not supplied

 

So what can I offer to my Lord so that my love I may show?

How can I hope to give a blessing to the one from whom all blessings flow?

Give and take, it's always give and take

He gives and gives and I take and take

His graces for granted that He's given for my sake

He gives so I can learn to give and take

 

I am blessed in knowing He willc receive

An offering of humility from a life that's set apart

In purity of spirit and a mind that will believe

The praise of my mouth, the song of my soul And true worship from my heart!

 

So what can I offer to my Lord so that my love I may show?

How can I hope to give a blessing to the one from whom all blessings flow?

Give and take, it's always give and take

He gives and gives and I take and take

His graces for granted that He's given for my sake

He gives so I can learn to give and take

 

4-15-90

Easter

Anthony Foster

Copyright 1990 Anthony Foster