The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1128

1128. All things are thine; no gift have we

1 All things are thine; no gift have we,
Lord of all gifts! to offer thee;
And hence, with grateful hearts to-day,
Thine own, before thy feet we lay.

2 Thy will was in the builders' thought;
Thy hand unseen amidst us wrought;
Through mortal motive, scheme, and plan,
Thy wise, eternal purpose ran.

3 No lack thy perfect fullness knew;
For human needs and longings grew
This house of prayer this home of rest:
Here may thy saints be often blessed.

4 In weakness and in want we call
On thee, for whom the heavens are small;
Thy glory is thy children's good,
Thy joy thy tender fatherhood.

5 O Father! deign these walls to bless,
Make this the abode of righteousness,
And let these doors a gateway be
To lead us from ourselves to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: All things are thine; no gift have we
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Dedication

Tune Information

• Name: WARE
• Composer: George Kingsley
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #223, 47, or 23.