CPWI Hymnal ‎#709

709. Fair waved the golden corn

1 Fair waved the golden corn
in Canaan's pleasant land,
when full of joy, some shining morn,
went forth the reaper-band.

2 To God so good and great
their cheerful thanks they pour;
then carry to his temple-gate
the choicest of their store.

3 Like Israel, Lord, we give
our earliest fruits to thee,
and pray that, long as we shall live,
we may thy children be.

4 Thine is our youthful prime,
and life and all its powers;
be with us in our morning time,
and bless our evening hours.

5 In wisdom let us grow,
as years and strength are given,
that we may serve thy church below,
and join thy saints in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Fair waved the golden corn
• Author: John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 26:1-11
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Harvest

Tune Information

• Name: HOLYROOD
• Composer: J. Watson, 1816-1880
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: E♭ Major