from JesusFreakHideout.com:

Lyrics:
What is the measure of a life well-lived
If all I can offer seems too small to give
This is a song for the weaker, the poorer
And so-called failures

Little is much when God's in it
And no one can fathom the plans He holds
Little is much when God's in it
He changes the world with the seeds we sow
Little is much, little is much

Who feels tired and under-qualified
Who feels deserted, and hung out to dry
This is a song for the broken, the beat-up
And so-called losers

Consider a Kingdom in the smallest seed
Consider that giants fall to stones and slings
Consider a child in a manger
Consider the story isn't over
What can be done with what you still have
(the last stanza is on the t-shirt)

Behind the Song:
"My father would not boast to be a brilliant poet or theologian, nor a gifted orator or artist. But he has this small seed, it's a calling, it's wisdom, and it’s a shepherd’s heart. He went to a small school and he pastors a small country church. He loves to sing an old hymn called "Little Is Much When God Is In It”—a theme song for him and his church. They have seen God take little and make it much. We've given new wings to an old truth, and I think it could be a theme song for our band." - Jason Germain (downhere)

And I found the original hymn's lyrics

"Little Is Much When God Is In It"

In the harvest field now ripened
There’s a work for all to do;
Hark! the voice of God is calling
To the harvest calling you.

Refrain

Little is much when God is in it!
Labor not for wealth or fame.
There’s a crown—and you can win it,
If you go in Jesus’ Name.

In the mad rush of the broad way,
In the hurry and the strife,
Tell of Jesus’ love and mercy,
Give to them the Word of Life.

Refrain

Does the place you’re called to labor
Seem too small and little known?
It is great if God is in it,
And He’ll not forget His own.

Refrain

Are you laid aside from service,
Body worn from toil and care?
You can still be in the battle,
In the sacred place of prayer.

Refrain

When the conflict here is ended
And our race on earth is run,
He will say, if we are faithful,
“Welcome home, My child—well done!”

Refrain

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