Church Book ‎#56

56. Almighty God! Thy Word is cast

1 Almighty God! Thy Word is cast
Like seed into the ground;
Now let the dew of heaven descend,
And righteous fruits abound.

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

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

4 Oft as the precious seed is sown,
Thy quickening grace bestow,
That all whose souls the truth receive,
Its saving power may know.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty God! Thy Word is cast
• Author: John Cawood (1816, alt.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Worship: Close of Worship; Sexagesima Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #227

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANN
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Dr. Wm. Croft, ab. 1712