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Text:"Precious seed"
Author:John Cawood
Tune:COLCHESTER
Composer:H. Purcell

109. "Precious seed"

1 Almighty God, thy 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 or 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 hundred-fold,
The fruits of peace and joy.

4 Nor let thy word, so kindly sent
To raise us to thy throne,
Return to thee, and sadly tell
That we reject thy Son.

Text Information
First Line: Almighty God, thy word is cast
Title: "Precious seed"
Author: John Cawood
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture:
Topic: Close of Service
Tune Information
Name: COLCHESTER
Composer: H. Purcell
Meter: C. M.
Key: D Major



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