The Hymnal for Boys and Girls ‎#27

27. 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
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, that thou most desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter
• Title: We Plough the Fields, and Scatter
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell
• Author: Matthias Claudius
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. With Refrain
• Publication Date: 1935
• Topic: Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: DRESDEN
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schultz
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. With Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major