Ancient and Modern ‎#290

290. We plough the fields, and scatter

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 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]

Text Information

• First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter
• German Title: Wir plügen und wir streuen
• Author: Matthias Claudius (1740-1815)
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817-1878)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 76 76 D and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 29:13-14
  ;
  Psalm 65:5-11
  ;
  James 1:17
• Topic: Children and All-Age Worship; Creation; Food and Hunger; God: Love of; Gratitude; Harvest; Harvest Thanksgiving; Providence; Seasons; Self-offering; Thanksgiving; The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Rogationtide

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Harmonizer: John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
• Composer (melody): Johann Abraham Peter Schulz (1747-1800)
• Meter: 76 76 D and refrain
• Key: A Major