Scripture Verse

He giveth more grace. James 4:6

Introduction

Words: Ano­ny­mous. Pub­lished in Re­vised Songs of Re­demp­tion and Praise, by John A. Da­vis & John R. Cle­ments (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1906), num­ber 25.

Music: Lou­ise S. Prid­geon (1865–1928) (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Prid­geon (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Grace, when the sun is shining, Lord,
When the sky is black;
Grace, when I hear the unkind word,
Or am off the track;
Grace, when I’m elbowed in a nook
Till I cannot turn;
Grace, when the dinner will not cook,
When the fire won’t burn.

Refrain

Grace, grace, all the way,
Grace, grace, every day;
Grace, more grace from Thee,
Lord, for me.

Grace, when my duties all go wrong,
When they seem all right;
Grace when ’tis gladness, praise, and song,
When I have to fight;
Grace, when my clothes are fresh and new,
When they’re worn and old;
Grace, when my purse is empty, too,
When it’s full of gold.

Refrain

Grace, when the saved ones don’t act saved,
And lay blame on me;
Grace, when the grace I’ve asked and craved
Seems denied by Thee.
Grace, when the midnight hours I tell,
When the morn is nigh;
Grace, when I’m healthy, strong and well,
When I come to die.

Refrain