The Psalter ‎#167

167. Harvest Thanksgiving

1 Thou visitest the earth with show'rs,
Thy boundless store supplies its need;
For fields enriched and well prepared
Thou dost provide the sower's seed.

2 The furrows where the seed is sown
Are softened by Thy gentle rain;
Thy gracious care and providence
Supply and bless the springing grain.

3 The year with goodness Thou dost crown,
Thy ways o'erflow with blessedness;
The hills and valleys, clothed with green,
Are joyful in their fruitfulness.

4 The pastures teem with flocks and herds,
The golden grain waves o'er the fields;
All nature, singing joyfully,
Her tribute of thanksgiving yields.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou visitest the earth with show'rs
• Title: Harvest Thanksgiving
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 65
• Topic: Christ: Providences of; Faith: Confession of; Glory of God: In Providence; God: Love and Mercy; God: Works of; Harvest Songs; Nature: Revelation of God in; Praise: By Universe; Praise: for temporal blessings; Thanksgiving: Declared; Worship: Private
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Stanzas 7-10

Tune Information

• Name: STIASTNY
• Composer: Johann Stiastny (alt.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.