Author: Charles W. Naylor Hymnal: Timeless Truths #1072 Meter: 10.9.10.9 D First Line: If we shall scatter tares in the fallow Refrain First Line: Soon you shall gather what you now scatter Lyrics: 1 If we shall scatter tares in the fallow,
How shall we hope that they shall not grow?
We cannot gather wheat for the garner,
If only useless weeds we shall sow.
Refrain:
Soon you shall gather what you now scatter,
Unto your life give diligent heed;
What we are sowing surely is growing,
That which we reap shall be as the seed.
2 Should we be sowing briars and thistles,
Where would the grain and flowers find room?
If we are sowing hatred and malice,
We cannot pluck affection’s sweet bloom. [Refrain]
3 As is the sowing, so is the reaping—
Sinner, the seed you carelessly cast
Bringeth a harvest, bitter with anguish,
Sure will thy reaping be at the last. [Refrain]
4 Gentleness, kindness, purity, trueness,
Yield a rich fruitage, never to cease;
Sowing in meekness unto the Spirit
Bringeth eternal blessings and peace. [Refrain] Topics: Sowing/Reaping Scripture: Galatians 6:7 Tune Title: [If we shall scatter tares in the fallow]
We Reap as We Sow