He Giveth More Grace Lyrics
Tune Name: HE GIVETH MORE GRACE (TOWNER)
Composer: Hubert Mitchell
Meter: 11.10.11.10
Hymnbook Source: Evangelical hymnals
Verse 1
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.
Chorus
His love has no limit; His grace has no measure.
His pow’r has no boundary known unto men.
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!
Verse 2
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 shall upbear
Chorus
His love has no limit; His grace has no measure.
His pow’r has no boundary known unto men.
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!
Verse 3
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.
Chorus
His love has no limit; His grace has no measure.
His pow’r has no boundary known unto men.
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again!
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | He Giveth More Grace |
| Author / Lyricist | Annie Johnson Flint (1866–1932) |
| Composer / Tune | Traditional / early 20th c. |
| Date Written / Published | Early 20th century |
| Historical Context | Written in America during a period of personal devotional literature emphasizing God’s sufficiency. |
| Theme / Message | God’s abundant grace in times of weakness and trial. |
| Notable Features | Short, poetic verses ideal for individual and congregational devotion. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Frequently used in personal devotionals and worship services. |
| Source / Scholarship | Annie Johnson Flint: Poet of the Prayer Life – Gladys L. Parks |
Hymn Similarities and Biblical Scholar Analysis on This Hymn:
| Scholar | View / Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Annie Johnson Flint, Evangelical Hymn Writer, 1866–1932 | Flint authored the hymn; early publications highlight encouragement during trials and God’s abundant provision. |
| John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913 | Julian remarks on the hymn’s exhortation to persevere, emphasizing the theme of God’s abundant grace. |
| Philip Doddridge, Nonconformist Minister & Hymn Writer, 1702–1751 | Doddridge’s writings on God’s sustaining grace reflect the hymn’s core message. |
| Isaac Watts, English Hymn Writer & Theologian, 1674–1748 | Watts’ hymns emphasizing divine mercy and grace support the theological concepts in this hymn. |
| John Newton, Anglican Clergyman & Hymn Writer, 1725–1807 | Newton stresses reliance on God’s grace in his devotional works, directly corresponding to the hymn’s theme. |
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