Concordia ‎#101

101. We Plough the Fields

1 We plow 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.

Chorus:
All good gifts around us
Are sent from heav'n 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. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter
• Title: We Plough the Fields
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell (1861)
• Author: M. Claudius (1782)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Church Festivals: Thanksgiving
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: J. A. P. Schulz, 1747-1800
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.