Baptist Hymn 639 – As Men of Old Their First Fruits Brought

1. As men of old their first-fruits brought,
   Of orchard, flock and field,
   To God the Giver of 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.
2. A world in need now summons us
   To labor, love, and give;
   To make our life an offering
   To God, that man may live.
   The church of Christ is calling us
   To make the dream come true:
   A world redeemed by Christ-like love;
   All life in Christ made new.
3. In gratitude and humble trust,
   We bring our best to Thee,
   To serve Thy cause and share Thy love
   With all humanity.
   O Thou, who gavest us Thyself,
   In Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
   Teach us to give ourselves each day
   Until life’s work is done.

The Baptist Hymnal (1991) No. 639

Author: Frank von Christierson
Scripture: Exodus 23:19
Copyright: © 1961. Renewal 1989 by The Hymn Society

Tune Information:
Name: FOREST GREEN
Composer: Ralph Vaughn Williams
Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.(C.M.D.)
Key: F Major
Source: Arr. The English Hymnal, 1906