Because I Have Been Given Much (Capo 1 for Ab)
Verse 1
G C D G
Because I have been given much, I too must give
Em A7 D7
Because of thy great bounty, Lord, each day I live
G D7
I shall divide my gifts from thee
B7 Em
With every brother that I see
G D7 G
Who has the need of help from me.
Verse 2
G C D G
Because I have been sheltered, fed by thy good care.
Em A7 D7
I cannot see another’s lack and I not share
G D7
My glowing fire, my loaf of bread
B7 Em
My roof’s save shelter overhead
G D7 G
That he too might be comforted
Verse 3
G C D G
Because love has been lavished so upon me Lord
Em A7 D7
A wealth I know that was not meant for me to hoard
G D7
I shall give love to those in need.
B7 Em
Shall show love by word and deed
G D7 G
Thus shall my thanks be thanks indeed.