Author: Jane M. Campbell; Matthias Claudius Hymnal: H1955 #524 (1955) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Tune Title: DRESDEN First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields, and scatter
The good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered
By God's almighty hand;
He 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;
Accept the gifts we offer,
For all Thy love imparts,
And what Thou most desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Gratitude; Harvest; Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 8:22
We Plow the Fields