Help us to live (echo)
a godly life "
Help us to live "
generously "
Rich in good works (echo)
ready to share "
Taking hold of the life that is life indeed. (both parts together)

1. You are the blessed and only sovereign,
King of Kings and lord of Lords.
You are the onewho lives in unapproachable light.
To you be honour and dominion as you reign forevermore.
We worship you who give life to all.

2. We trust in you, our mighty, living God,
and we set our hopes on you.
You have provided us with ev'rything we enjoy.
We know the riches of this present age will someday pass away,
but we hope in you who give life to all.

Words and music (c) 2002 Jane Best
Based on the Bishop's motto for 2002, "Take hold of the life that is life indeed" and various other verses from I Timothy 6.