Author: M. Claudius (1740-1815); Jane M. Campbell (1817-1878) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 457 hymnals 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.
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.
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord
for all his love.
3 We thank you, then, our 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 your love imparts;
and that which you most welcome
our humble, thankful hearts!
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord
for all his love. Topics: God's World Land, Sea, and Harvest Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN
All good gifts around us