When God begins a work
of grace within our hearts
he saves our souls and sets us right
and all his love imparts.

2. A people saved to serve
is what the Lord desires,
and works in us to will and do
what his good plan requires.

3. In partnership with Christ
we serve his gospel true;
as servants of the Servant-King
we serve his people too.

4. May love for Christ abound
whatever comes our way,
through good or ill, in wealth or want,
until the eternal Day.

5. God who began the work
will bring it to the end,
and bless this partnership with Christ
our Saviour, Lord and Friend.

Scriptures: Titus 2:14, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Philippians 1:27, Romans 1:1, James 1:21, Psalms 138:8, Matthew 20:25-28, Philippians 2:7, Mark 16:20, Mark 10:42-45, Philippians 2:13, 1 Chronicles 28:20, 2 Corinthians 6:1, Hebrews 10:39, Luke 12:37, Luke 22:24-27, John 13:12-16, Romans 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 6:8, Philippians 2:22, Philippians 4:12, Colossians 1:4-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

858. When God begins a work