711 Rounds and Canons

 

1. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness,

and all these things shall be added unto you;

Allelu, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia!

 

2. Ask, and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find,

knock, and the door shall be opened unto you;

Allelu, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia!

 

Words: St.1, Matthew 6:33; adapt. Karen Lafferty (20th cent.). St. 2, Matthew 7:7, Stanza 2 is not part of the hymn as originally written. Music: Seek Ye First, Karen Lafferty (20th cent.)