1 There is coming a day when a reaping will be,
And all men everywhere will have to share;
What they’ve sown long ago will surely sprout and grow,
And some day in the future will bring joy or bring woe.

Refrain:
So be careful, dear ones, what kind of seeds you sow,
Lest some day there will be sad regrets and misery;
Be careful, I say, what kind of seed you sow today,
Lest some day you will weep when you reap what you sow.

2 Many thorns here are sown that will prick tender hearts,
But, be sure, there’s a reaping day to come;
Bitter reaping ’twill be and like an adder sting—
Oh, dear souls, take this warning for we’ll reap what we sow. [Refrain]

3 When you think to do wrong, know that God on His throne
Sees and hears everything you do or say;
Not one thing can go by from His all-seeing eye,
God knows all, and remember, we will reap what we sow. [Refrain]

4 We will reap seeds we’ve sown, they’ll bring tears or bring joy,
Have you brought grief to some kind, loving heart?
Or have you sown some love, and pointed souls above?