[Verse 1]
From ancient days, both good and ill,
Have stood opposed in purpose still,
Where pride and earthly glory reign,
The house of prayer may rise in vain.
[Chorus]
O give to God with willing heart,
In holiness and truth, take part.
No grudging gift can please His sight,
He seeks a life made pure and right.
[Verse 2]
When worldly powers enter in,
They steal the hearts of men through sin.
The songs grow cold, the altars die,
And empty forms to Heaven cry.
[Chorus]
O give to God with willing heart,
In holiness and truth, take part.
No grudging gift can please His sight,
He seeks a life made pure and right.
[Verse 3]
The Lord instructed Moses well.
Let willing hearts their offerings tell.
No gift compelled by fear or pride,
Was fit to place at God's own side.
[Chorus]
O give to God with willing heart,
In holiness and truth, take part.
No grudging gift can please His sight,
He seeks a life made pure and right.
[Verse 4]
Your heart and life, He values more,
Than earthly wealth or golden store,
When all your being is His own,
You'll know the gift to bring His throne.
[Chorus]
O give to God with willing heart,
In holiness and truth, take part.
No grudging gift can please His sight,
He seeks a life made pure and right.
[Verse 5]
Let no false shepherd lead astray,
Nor hungry servant rule your way.
Believe the Word the Father gave,
For only truth has power to save.
[Chorus]
O give to God with willing heart,
In holiness and truth, take part.
No grudging gift can please His sight,
He seeks a life made pure and right.
[Verse 6]
Pursue the holiness of God,
Walk faithfully the narrow road.
For only there true peace is found,
And Heaven's glory shines around.
[Final Chorus]
O give to God with willing heart,
In holiness and truth, take part.
Your life is more than silver bright,
Walk pure before the Father's sight.