I woke up to the lyrics of the hymn, “He Giveth More Grace” floating around in my mind. I often have song lyrics that come to my mind when I awaken, however, this time it was a hymn that I haven’t heard in many years. The lyrics are not contemporary, however, the truth of this song remains. Perhaps you remember it as well. The lyrics are as follows:
He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater, He sendeth more strength when the labors increase, to added affliction He addeth His mercy, to multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure; His power has no boundary known unto men. For out of His infinite riches in Jesus, He giveth, and giveth and giveth again!
When we have exhausted our store of endurance, when our strength has failed ere the day is half done, when we reach the end of our hoarded resources, our Father’s full giving is only begun.
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure; His power has no boundary known unto men. For out of His infinite riches in Jesus, He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!
Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision, our God ever yearns His resources to share; Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing; The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
His love has no limit, His grace has no measure. His power has no boundary known unto men. For out of His infinite riches in Jesus, He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!
The words were written by Annie Johnson Flint, one who was well-acquainted with suffering, loss, and disappointment, yet who had a rich and vibrant understanding and experience of God’s love, grace, power, strength and provision. Hubert Mitchell wrote the music to this poem in 1941, as he too received hope and encouragement from the truth of these words, after his wife died, leaving him with 6 children to care for.
Music is a wonderful way to connect to God, especially as you sing the truths of God’s character, such as His faithfulness, grace, love and peace. When I listen to and sing hymns and worship songs, it helps me to refocus on God and receive hope. Years ago, I listened to Integrity Music “Scripture on Tapes,” which was God’s Word put to music. I had been struggling with depression and could not read the Bible consistently. It helped me to memorize Scripture, although I didn’t intend to do that, by listening to the songs and singing it repeatedly, the truth of God’s Word stuck in my mind. Now I see the incredible value of Scripture memorization through the power of music and song.
I encourage you to turn off the news and turn on the radio or your favorite worship playlist and SING aloud as you focus on the truth of God’s Word.
Love it…he is awesome and his word will carry is through these times. Love the post
Thank you Denise. We do serve an awesome God and He WILL see us through.
A friend was sharing her anxiety with me. I asked her if she had turned on her music lately since I know music is a love of hers. I reminded myself as well. Music is in my heart all the time. It is definitely my way to refocus. It Is Well has been on my heart today.
The very act of using our mouths to sing is powerful because not only are our minds focused on God, our ears hear the words that we sing, especially as we worship God.
My pastor Todd Mullins says We can’t worship and worry at the same time.
How very true! Worship will dispel worry every single time.
Amen, dear friend!
The phrase, “when we reach the end of our hoarded resources” stuck out to me. The things we depend on, and cling to so tightly, are not our true security or identity. When we release and not hoard God’s blessings, I believe we will receive in greater measure, HIS abundant continual grace.
So true what you said about Annie. That is one of my favorite hymns. It was amazing what she suffered through.
My favorites haves always been those scripture songs. The easiest way to memorize scripture for sure.