Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#47

47. We plough the fields, and scatter

1 We plough the fields, and scatter‿
the good seed oon 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 you, 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 your love imparts,
and that which you most welcome,
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter
• German Title: Wir pflügen und wir streuen
• Author: Mathias Claudius (1740–1815)
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817–78) (altd.)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 76 76 D with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  James 1:17
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: Harvest

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer (melody): J. A. P. Schulz (1747–1800)
• Meter: 76 76 D with Refrain
• Incipit: 51155 31543 21516
• Key: A Major
• Notes: * Alternative Refrain ending provided.