Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 71 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 67:6-7 Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of this creation,
Thanks be to God;
For the gifts of ev'ry nation,
Thanks be to God;
For the plowing, sowing, reaping,
Silent growth while we are sleeping,
Future needs in earth's safekeeping,
Thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labor,
God's will be done;
In the help we give our neighbor,
God's will be done;
In our worldwide task of caring
For the hungry and despairing,
In the harvests we are sharing,
God's will be done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
Thanks be to God;
For the good we all inherit,
Thanks be to God;
For the wonders that astound us,
For the truths that will confound us,
Most of all, that love has found us,
Thanks be to God. Topics: Creation; Harvest; Justice; Labor; Love of God for Us; Stewardship; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
For the Fruits of This Creation