Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7 First Line: Fruitful tress, the Spirit's sowing Lyrics: 1 Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing,
may we ripen and increase,
fruit to life eternal growing,
rich in love and joy and peace.
2 Laden branches freely bearing
gifts the Giver loves to bless;
here is fruit that grows by sharing,
patience, kindness, gentleness.
3 Rooted deep in Christ our Master,
Christ our pattern and our goal,
teach us, as the years fly faster,
goodness, faith, and self-control.
4 Fruitful trees, the Spirit's tending,
may we grow till harvests cease;
till we taste, in life unending,
heaven's love and joy and peace. Topics: Work of the Spirit Used With Tune: DOROTHY
Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing