A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#65

65. The Seed of the Word

O God, by whom the seed is given,
By whom the harvest blest;
Whose word, like manna showered from heaven,
Is planted in our breast;

Preserve it from the passing feet,
And plunderers of the air;
The sultry sun’s intenser heat,
And weeds of worldly care!

Though buried deep, or thinly strewn,
Do Thou Thy grace supply;
The hope, in earthly furrows sown,
Shall ripen in the sky.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, by whom the seed is given
• Title: The Seed of the Word
• Author: Heber
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866

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