Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#558

558. We Plough the Fields

1 We plough 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 ev'ning 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 that which Thou desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plough the fields and scatter
• Title: We Plough the Fields
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above
• Meter: 7 6. 7 6. D and Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann Abraham Peter Schultz, 1747-1800
• Meter: 7 6. 7 6. D and Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major