Harvest Time

The seed I have scattered in springtime with weeping

Author: William A. Spencer
Tune: [The seed I have scattered in springtime with weeping]
Published in 21 hymnals

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Representative Text

1. The seed I have scattered in springtime with weeping,
And watered with tears and with dews from on high;
Another may shout when the harvester’s reaping,
Shall gather my grain in the sweet by and by.

Refrain
Over and over, yes, deeper and deeper
My heart is pierced through with life’s sorrowing cry,
But the tears of the sower and songs of the reaper
Shall mingle together in joy by and by.
By and by, by and by,
By and by, by and by,
Yes, the tears of the sower and songs of the reaper
Shall mingle together in joy by and by.

2. Another may reap what in springtime I’ve planted,
Another rejoice in the fruit of my pain,
Not knowing my tears when in summer I fainted
While toiling sad-hearted in the sunshine and rain. [Refrain]

3. The thorns will have choked and the summers suns blasted
The most of the seed which in springtime I’ve sown;
But the Lord who has watched while my weary toil lasted
Will give me a harvest for what I have done. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #6214

Author: William A. Spencer

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Text Information

First Line: The seed I have scattered in springtime with weeping
Title: Harvest Time
Author: William A. Spencer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Over and over, yes, deeper and deeper
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #6214
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Instances

Instances (1 - 21 of 21)
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Cheerful Songs #281

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Favorite Solos #108

Gems for Children's Day No.3 #d7

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Gospel Songs No. 2 #253

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Hymn-Songs #61

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Hymns of the Christian Life No. 2 #354

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Hymns of the Christian Life #450

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Melodies of Praise #124

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Precious Hymns #136

Radio and Revival Special for Use in Radio Programs, Revivals, Camp Meetings, Conventions ... #d116

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Selection of Hymns, for the use of the first M. E. Church, Cape May City #83

Sing His Praise #d209

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Song-Land Messenger Complete #229

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Songs of Redeeming Love No. 2 #107

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Special Songs #56

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Temple Songs #169

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The Cyber Hymnal #6214

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The Emory Hymnal No. 2 #174

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The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 #141

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Unfading Treasures #52

Warrior Songs for the White Cavalry. 3rd ed. #d309

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