Christian Worship (1993) ‎#481

481. O God, Your Hand the Heavens Made

1 O God, your hand the heavens made
And all that they contain;
The world appeared at your command,
And in it now you reign.
The restless sea, the land, the sky
Your handiwork declare;
The touch of your creative pow'r
Is present ev'rywhere.

2 To us are given gifts divine;
All talents you have sent.
Inspire us now to use them well
Your kingdom to extend.
We hold each gift a trust from you
Nor claim it as our own;
We gratefully acknowledge, Lord,
All things are yours alone.

3 Deliver us from selfish aims;
True stewards we would be.
Endow us with a deep desire
To live unselfishly.
A full accounting we must give
And see you face to face;
Let us approach your throne with joy,
Supported by your grace.

Text Information

• First Line: O God , your hand the heavens made
• Title: O God, Your Hand the Heavens Made
• Author: Frank L. Cross, b. 1904 (alt.)
• Meter: CM D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Stewardship
• Copyright: Text: © 1961 Renewal 1989 by The Hymn Society, admin. by Hope Publishing. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: KINGSFOLD
• Meter: CM D
• Key: e minor
• Source: English folk tune, 19th century, adapt.
• Copyright: Setting: Reprinted by permission of Oxford University Press.