Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 98 #875 (1998) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Commitment; Confirmation; Education, Christian; Life, Christian; Love and Obedience 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. Scripture: John 15:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: DOROTHY
Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing