Gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us.
Romans 12:6
Words & Music: Al Carmines, 1974 (🔊 pdf nwc). The United Methodist Women commissioned this hymn from Carmines for their 1974 General Assembly.
MANY GIFTS, ONE SPIRIT
© 1974 Al Carmines
Used by permission.
God of change and glory,
God of time and space,
When we fear the future,
Give to us your grace.
In the midst of changing ways
Give us still the grace to praise.
Refrain
Many gifts, one Spirit,
One love known in many ways.
In our difference is blessing,
From diversity we praise
One Giver, one Lord,
One Spirit, one Word
Known in many ways,
Hallowing our days.
For the Giver, for the gifts,
Praise, praise, praise!
God of many colors,
God of many signs,
You have made us different,
Blessing many kinds.
As the old ways disappear,
Let your love cast out our fear.
Refrain
Freshness of the morning,
Newness of each night,
You are still creating
Endless love and light.
This we see, as shadows part,
Many gifts from one great heart.
Refrain