As saints of old their first fruits brought

From Oremus Hymnal

As saints of old their first fruits brought
of orchard, flock, and field
to God the giver all good,
the source of bounteous yield;
so we today first fruits would bring:
the wealth of this good land,
of farm and market, shop and home,
of mind, and heart, and hand.

A world in need now summons us
to labor, love, and give;
to make our life an offering
that others too may live.
The Church of Christ is calling us
to make the dream come true:
a world redeemed, your kingdom come,
all life in Christ made new.

In gratitude and humble trust
we bring our best today,
to serve your cause and share your love
with all humanity.
O God, who gave yourself to us
in Jesus Christ your Son,
teach us to give ourselves each day
until life's work is done.

1 Historical Notes
2 Author
3 Meter
4 Sound Files
5 Other Comments
6 Sources
- 6.1 Hymnal, Number, Tune(s)

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Historical Notes

Original first line was "As men of old their first fruits brought" and was altered by the author as given above. The Hymnal 1982 (US) has the first line as "As those of old their first fruits brought"

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