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We plough the fields and scatter

Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815; Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 451 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:3-9 Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above Lyrics: 1 We plough 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; he fills the earth with beauty, by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread. [Refrain] 3 We thank thee then, O Father, 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 thy love imparts, and, what thou most desirest, our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Harvest Festival Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

We have an anchor that keeps the soul

Author: Priscilla Jane Owens (1829-1907) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Appears in 138 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:36-41 First Line: Will your anchor hold in the storms of life Lyrics: 1 Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, will your anchor drift, or firm remain? Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll; fastened to the Rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love! 2 Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers roar and the reef is near? While the surges rage, and the wild winds blow, shall the angry waves then your bark o'erflow? [Refrain] 3 Will your anchor hold in the floods of death, when the waters cold chill your latest breath? On the rising tide you can never fail, while your anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 4 Will your eyes behold through the morning light the city of gold and the harbour bright? Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore, when life's storms are past for evermore? [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Death and Grieving; Assurance; Funerals general; Heaven Used With Tune: WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD

When the storms of life are raging, stand by me

Author: Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933) Meter: 8.3.8.3.7.7.8.3 Appears in 54 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Lyrics: 1 When the storms of life are raging, stand by me; when the storms of life are raging, stand by me. When the world is pounding me, like a ship upon the sea, Lord, who rules the wind and water, stand by me. 2 In the midst of tribulation, stand by me; in the midst of tribulation, stand by me. When the hosts of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, Lord, who never lost a battle, stand by me. 3 In the midst of faults and failures, stand by me; in the midst of faults and failures, stand by me. When I've done the best I can, and my friends misunderstand, Lord, who knowes all about me, stand by me. 4 In the midst of persecution, stand by me; in the midst of persecution, stand by me. When my foes in war array undertake to stop my way, Lord, who saved Paul and Silas, stand by me. 5 When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me. when my life becomes a burden and I’m nearing chilly Jordan, Lord, the Lily of the Valley, stand by me. Topics: Our Response to God in devotion; The Activity of God God in human expereince; Conflict; Despair and Trouble; Jesus Names and images for; Stages of Life Used With Tune: STAND BY ME

What Is the World Like

Author: Adam M. L. Tice Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:30-34 First Line: What is the world like when God’s will is done? Topics: Children Appropriate for; New Creation; Parables; Reign of God Used With Tune: NEW WORLD

When the Seeds of Love Are Sown

Author: F. Richard Garland Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:2-20 Used With Tune: RATISBON

When through the torn sail the wild tempest is streaming

Author: Bp. Reginald Heber (1783-1826) Appears in 156 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:38 Topics: For those at Sea Used With Tune: DOMINE SALVA

Wakantanka (Many and Great)

Author: Joseph R. Renville; Philip Frazier Meter: Irregular Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 First Line: Wakantanka taku nitawa (Many and great, O God, are your works) Lyrics: 1 Wakantanka taku nitawa tankaya qa ota; mahpiya kin eyahnake ça, maka kin he duowanca; mniowanca śbeya wanke cin, hena oyakihi. 2 Woehdaku nitawa kin he minaġi kin qu wo; mahpiya kin iwankam yati, wicowaśte yuha nanka, wiconi kin he mayaqu nun, owihanke wanin. 1 Many and great, O God, are your works, maker of earth and sky. Your hands have set the heavens with stars; your fingers spread the mountains and plains. Lo, at your word the waters were formed; deep seas obey your voice. 2 Grant unto us communion with you, O star-abiding One. Come unto us and dwell with us; with you are found the gifts of life. Bless us with life that has no end, eternal life with you. Topics: Confessing Faith; Creation God as Creator; God Power of; God Presence of; God Works of; Indigenous Communities Resources Related to; Salvation Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE Text Sources: Dakota Dowanpi Kin (Odowan Wowapi, USA), 1846

Who Will Our Pilot Be?

Author: Lizzie DeArmond Meter: 9.6.9.6.7.7.5.6 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:39 First Line: We sail along toward the harbor light Refrain First Line: The Christ will our Pilot be Lyrics: 1 We sail along toward the harbor light, Over the great life sea; The breakers roar and the waves dash high, Who will our pilot be? Refrain: The Christ will our Pilot be, A wonderful Guide is He; So we’ll sail, sail sail! Christ will our Pilot be. 2 We sail along in the morning bright, Happy and glad are we; But still we ask, as the rocks draw near, Who will our pilot be? [Refrain] 3 We sail along, there are shoals, they say, Dangers from which to flee; We face the storm with a heavy heart, Who will our pilot be? [Refrain] Topics: Examination Used With Tune: [We sail along toward the harbor light] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Who_Will_Our_Pilot_Be)

What shall we offer our good Lord

Author: August Gottlieb Spangenberg, 1704-92; John Wesley, 1703-91 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Mark 4:1-9 Lyrics: 1 What shall we offer our good Lord, poor nothings, for his boundless grace? Fain would we his great name record and worthily set forth his praise. 2 Great object of our growing love, to whom our more than all we owe, open the fountain from above, and let it our full souls o’erflow. 3 So shall our lives thy power proclaim, thy grace for every sinner free, till all the world shall learn thy name, shall all stretch out their hands to thee. 4 Open a door which earth and hell may strive to shut, but strive in vain; let thy word richly in us dwell, and let our gracious fruit remain. 5 O multiply the sower’s seed! and fruit we every hour shall bear, throughout the world thy gospel spread, thy everlasting truth declare. Topics: Confidence; Evangelism; Grace; Mission/Sending; People of God; Truth; Witness; Word of God; Worship The Offering Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

What Shall We Say God's Realm Is Like

Author: John A. Dalles Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Mark 4:34 First Line: [What Shall We Say God's Realm Is Like] Text Sources: Swift Currents and Still Waters (GIA Publications, 2000)