Author: Matthias Claudius (1740-1815); Jane Montgomery Campbell (1817-1878) Hymnal: Common Praise (1998) #258 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Scripture: Psalm 107 Lyrics: 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.
Accept the gifts we offer
for all thy love imparts,
and, what thou most desirest,
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Rogation Days; Harvest Thanksgiving Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLÜGEN
We Plough the Fields and Scatter