Gifts of Grace

It's better to finish together than to win the race alone

For in our one anotherness- We're never on our own

I'll use the gifts God gave me-You use those he gave you

Together in a circle of love to build a community that is new

You amaze us when you use us and you use us every day!

You give us gifts and empower us to give the gifts away!

The gifts you give will always be needed in their place

These are the grace gifts- the gifts of your grace!

Joy is found in seeing what the Lord does in your friend

Satisfaction is to give ourselves- we're created to this end.

For on the living vine there are no useless fruits

We draw our very lifeblood through His righteous roots!

You amaze us when you use us and you use us every day!

You give us gifts and empower us to give the gifts away!

The gifts you give will always be needed in their place

These are the grace gifts- the gifts of your grace!

So Father let me give away the gift you placed in me

So I can be of common good and nurture your body!

You amaze us when you use us and you use us every day!

You give us gifts and empower us to give the gifts away!

The gifts you give will always be needed in their place

These are the grace gifts- the gifts of your grace!

April 17,1999

Anthony Foster