Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#514

514. We Plow the Fields, and Scatter

1 We plough the fields, and scatter
The good seed on 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 Thee, then, O Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seed-time and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food;
No gifts have we to offer
For all Thy love imparts,
But that which Thou desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts. (Refrain)

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields, and scatter
• Title: We Plow the Fields, and Scatter
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Benevolence; Dedication: of Life; Labor Day; Planting and Harvest; Stewardship: of Life and Talents; Working Man

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN (Dresden)
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz, 1747-1800
• Key: B♭ Major