Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane M. Campbell Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #614 (1961) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Scripture: Luke 12:24 First Line: We plough the fields, and scatter 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 heav'n 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,
But that which thou desirest
Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: God Love and Grace of; Harvest and Thanksgiving; God in Nature Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLÜGEN
All good gifts around us