God gives us joy that we may give;
— He gives us joy that we may share;
Sometimes He gives us loads to lift
— That we may learn to bear.
For life is gladder when we give,
— And love is sweeter when we share,
And heavy loads rest lightly too
— When we have learned to bear.

God gives us joy that we may give;
— He gives us joy that we may share;
Sometimes He gives us loads to lift
— That we may learn to bear.
For life is gladder when we give,
— And love is sweeter when we share,
And heavy loads rest lightly too
— When we have learned to bear.