523 | The Hymnbook#524 | 525 |
Text: | We Plow the Fields |
Author: | Matthias Claudius |
Translator: | Jane M. Campbell |
Tune: | DRESDEN |
Composer: | Johann A. P. Schulz |
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.
Refrain:
All good gifts around us
Are sent from heaven 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. [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]
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | We plow the fields and scatter |
Title: | We Plow the Fields |
Translator: | Jane M. Campbell (1861) |
Author: | Matthias Claudius (1782) |
Refrain First Line: | All good gifts around us |
Meter: | 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with Refrain |
Publication Date: | 1955 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Gratitude; Harvest; Thanksgiving |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | DRESDEN |
Composer: | Johann A. P. Schulz (1800) |
Meter: | 7. 6. 7. 6. D. with Refrain |
Key: | A Major |