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Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane M. Campbell 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.
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 Scripture: Psalm 145:15 Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN
All good gifts around us