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Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Author: Robert Robinson, 1735-1790 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,212 hymnals Topics: Adoration and Praise; God Mercy; Thanksgiving First Line: Come, Thou Fount of ev'ry blessing Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12 Used With Tune: NETTLETON

We Plow the Fields, and Scatter

Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane Montgomery Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 457 hymnals Topics: Special Occasions; Christ--Adoration and praise; God--Creator; God--Goodness of; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving (Harvest) 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] Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

Beautiful Saviour! King of Creation!

Author: Joseph Augustus Seiss Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.7 Appears in 141 hymnals Topics: Worship Prayer and Praise; Transfiguration; Christ; Names and Office of Christ Crown; Names and Office of Christ Savior; Adoration of Jesus; Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Beautiful Saviour! King of Creation! Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee, Truly I'd serve thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. 2 Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. 3 Fair is the sunshine, Fair is the moonlight, Bright the sparkling stars on high; Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels in the sky. 4 Beautiful Saviour! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. Used With Tune: SCHÖNSTER HERR JESU Text Sources: Münster Gesangbuch, 1677

Father, We Thank Thee

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals Topics: Praise and Adoration; Communion of Saints; Eternal Life; Fellowship; The Lord's Supper; Day of Thanksgiving First Line: Father, we thank Thee who hast planted Scripture: John 6:22-58 Used With Tune: RENDEZ Á DIEU Text Sources: Didache, 2d century

What Star Is This

Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 91 hymnals Topics: Epiphany; Grace; Guidance; Light; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving First Line: What star is this, with beams so bright Lyrics: 1 What star is this, with beams so bright, More lovely than the noonday light? ’Tis sent to announce a newborn king, Glad tidings of our God to bring. 2 ’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed, “From Jacob shall a star proceed”; And lo! the eastern sages stand, To read in heav'n the Lord’s command. 3 O Jesus, while the star of grace Impels us on to seek your face, Let not our slothful hearts refuse The guidance of your light to use. 4 To God Creator, heav'nly light, To Christ, revealed in earthly night, To God the Spirit blest we raise An endless song of thankful praise! Scripture: Luke 2:2 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS

Baptized In Water

Author: Michael A. Saward, b. 1932 Meter: 5.5.8 D Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Affirmation of Baptism; Christ the King; Easter Season; Holy Baptism; Jesus Christ; Pentecost; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ our King: Heirs of salvation, Trusting his promise, Faithfully now God's praise we sing. 2 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Dead in the tomb with Christ our King: One with his rising, Freed and forgiven, Thankfully now God's praise we sing. 3 Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ our King: Born of one Father, We are his children, Joyfully now God's praise we sing. Scripture: Romans 6:1-4 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 325 hymnals Topics: Creation; Joy; Praise, Adoration; Thanksgiving First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK