317. Almighty God, thy Word is cast

1 Almighty God, thy Word is cast
Like seed into the ground;
Now let the dew of heav'n descend,
And righteous fruits abound.

2 Let not the foe of Christ and man
This holy seed remove,
But give it root in ev'ry heart
To bring forth fruits of love.

3 Let not the world's deceitful cares
Yhe rising plant destroy,
But let it yield a hundredfold
The fruits of peace and joy.

4 Oft as the precious seed is sown,
Thy quick'ning grace bestow,
That all those souls the truth receive
Its saving pow'r may know.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Almighty God, thy Word is cast
Author: John Cawood (1819)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: The Church: The Close of Worship; Sowing and Reaping; Word of God
Tune Information
Name: DUNFERMLINE
Meter: C. M.
Key: F Major
Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615
Copyright: Harmony from The Revised Church Hymnary. Used by permission of Oxford University Press, London.



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