Author: Matthias Claudius Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #569 (1926) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: A Day of Thanksgiving or a Harvest Festival Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields, and scatter
The good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered
By God's almighty hand;
Ht sends the snow in winter,
The warmth to swell the grain,
The breezes and the sunshine,
And soft, refreshing rain.
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.
3 We thank Thee, then, O Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seedtime 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.
Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: MARIA
We Plow the Fields, and Scatter