The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#261

261. Almighty God, Your word is cast

1 Almighty God, Your word is cast
like seed into the ground;
now let the dew of heaven descend,
and righteous fruits abound.

2 Let not the foe of Christ and man
this holy seed remove:
but give it root in every heart,
to bring forth fruits of love.

3 Let not the world's deceitful cares
the rising plant destroy;
but let it yield a hundredfold
the fruits of peace and joy.

4 Oft as the precious seed is sown,
Your quickening grace bestow,
that all whose souls the truth receive
its saving power may know.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty God, Your word is cast
• Author: John Cawood, 1775-1852
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Topic: The Temple: Bible

Tune Information

• Name: DUNFERMLINE
• Harmoniser: David Evans, 1874-1948
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615; Harm.: The Revised Church Hymnary, 1927
• Copyright: Harm. by permission of Oxford University Press