Author: Timothy Dudley-Smtih, b. 1926 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10 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. Topics: Baptismal Life Used With Tune: DOROTHY
Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing