Children's Hymnal ‎#151

151. We Plow 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 breeze, and the sunshine,
And soft refreshing rain.

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.

3 We thank thee, then, O Father,
For all things near and far;
The seedtime 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.

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields, and scatter
• Title: We Plow the Fields
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell
• Author: Matthias Claudius
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Songs Suitable for Juniors; Thankfulness; Food; Nature; Thanksgiving; Autumn-Harvest

Tune Information

• Name: [We plow the fields, and scatter]
• Composer: Berthold Tours
• Key: E♭ Major