CPWI Hymnal ‎#725

725. We plough the fields, and scatter

1 We plough 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.

Refrain:
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above.
then thank the Lord,
O 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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter
• German Title: Wir pflügen und wir streuen
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  James 1:17
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Harvest
• Notes: A lower setting of WIR PFLÜGEN is found at 714

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, 1747-1800
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: B♭ Major