Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#526

526. Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Text Information

• First Line: Come, ye thankful people, come
• Title: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
• Author: Henry Alford (1844)
• Author: Anna L. Barbauld, et al. (1772)
• Meter: 77.77D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Exodus 23:16
  ;
  Psalm 65:9-13
• Topic: Church: Special Days - Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
• Composer: George J. Elvey (1858)
• Meter: 77.77D
• Key: F Major or modal

Text Information:

Alford's original text was a metaphor for the final harvest at the end of time. To his first stanza, the words of Barbauld and others have been added to make this a harvest hymn of thanksgiving