Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane Montgomery Campbell Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #453 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Scripture: Genesis 1 Lyrics: 1 We plow 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 you, our Creator,
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 what you most would treasure -
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Special Occasions; Christ--Adoration and praise; God--Creator; God--Goodness of; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving (Harvest) Languages: English Tune Title: WIR PFLÜGEN
We Plow the Fields, and Scatter