464. We plow the fields and scatter

1 We plow the fields, and scatter
The good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered
By God's almighty hand;
Ht sends the snow in winter,
The warmth to swell the grain,
The breezes and the sunshine,
And soft refreshing rain.

Refrain:
All good gifts around us
Are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord
For all His love.

2 He only is the Maker
Of all things near and far;
He paints the wayside flower,
He lights the evening star;
The winds and waves obey Him,
By Him the birds are fed;
Much more to us, His children,
He gives our daily bread. [Refrain]

3 We thank Thee, then, O Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seed-time and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food;
No gifts have we to offer,
For all Thy love imparts,
But what Thou most desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: We plow the fields and scatter
Translator: Jane M. Campbell (1861)
Author: Matthias Claudius (1782)
Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with Refrain
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Thanksgiving and Harvest; Harvest and Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving
Tune Information
Name: WIR PFLÛGEN
Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz (1800)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with Refrain
Key: A Major



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