Scripture Verse

Of His fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. John 1:16

Introduction

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Peter C. Lutkin (1858–1931)

Words: Sam­uel K. Cox (1823–1909). First pub­lished in the Bal­ti­more and Rich­mond Chris­tian Ad­vo­cate.

Music: Belle­ville Pe­ter C. Lut­kin (1831–1912) (🔊 pdf nwc).

Alternate Tune:

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Samuel K. Cox
1823–1909

Lyrics

Lord, Thou hast promised grace for grace
To all who daily seek Thy face;
To them who have, Thou givest more
Out of Thy vast, exhaustless store.

Each step we take but gathers strength
For further progress, till at length,
With ease the highest steeps we gain,
And count the mountain but a plain.

Who watch, and pray, and work each hour
Receive new life and added power,
A power fresh victories to win
Over the world, and self, and sin.

Help us, O Lord, that we may grow
In grace as Thou dost grace bestow;
And still Thy richer gifts repeat
Till grace in glo­ry is complete.