The phrase "the surplus" resonates through 4 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
the surplus
...Both to God and others too,
Christ, the surplus, e’er supplying,
Off’ring Him as service true....
Both to God and others too,
Christ, the surplus, e’er supplying,
Off’ring Him as service true.
...Whene’er we meet with Christ endued,
The surplus of His plenitude
We offer unto God as food,...
Whene’er we meet with Christ endued,
The surplus of His plenitude
We offer unto God as food,
...Coming to the meeting, bringing in the sheaves.
Grain and wine and oil—bringing in the surplus
Of the wheat and barley, vine and olive trees:...
Coming to the meeting, bringing in the sheaves.
Grain and wine and oil—bringing in the surplus
Of the wheat and barley, vine and olive trees:
...Lo, the world is full of hungry souls,
Only Christ has the surplus to feed;
Quickly rise！ Throw open Joseph’s storehouse,...
Lo, the world is full of hungry souls,
Only Christ has the surplus to feed;
Quickly rise！ Throw open Joseph’s storehouse,
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