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Text:Fair waved the golden corn
Author:John Hampden Gurney, 1802-1862
Tune:HOLYROOD
Composer:J. Watson, 1816-1880

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:
Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Harvest
Tune Information
Name: HOLYROOD
Composer: J. Watson, 1816-1880
Meter: S.M.
Key: E♭ Major



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