The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#200

200. To Bless the Earth

1 To bless the earth, God sends us
From heaven's abundant store
The waters of the springtime,
Enriching it once more.

2 The seed by God provided
Is sown o’er hill and plain,
And then come gentle showers
To bless the springing grain.

3 God crowns the year with goodness,
The earth God's mercy fills,
The wilderness is fruitful,
And joyful are the hills.

4 With grain the fields are covered,
The flocks in pastures graze;
All nature joins in singing
A joyful song of praise.

Text Information

• First Line: To bless the earth God sends us
• Title: To Bless the Earth
• Meter: 7.6.7.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 65
• Topic: Blessings to Earth
• Source: The Psalter, 1912; alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTUS, DER IST MEIN LEBEN
• Composer: Melchoir Vulpius (1609)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6
• Key: D Major