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You Shall Reap What You Sow

Brother, what of the seed you are sowing

Author: N. W. Allphin
Tune: [Brother, what of the seed you are sowing]
Published in 10 hymnals

Representative Text

1 Brother, what of the seed you are sowing,
As along the way you go?
You should choose them with carefulness, knowing,
You shall reap just what you sow.

Chorus:
You shall reap what you sow,
You shall reap just what you sow;
Oh, "be not deceived, for God is not mocked,"
You shall reap just what you sow.

2 Do you sow to the flesh or the spirit,
As you tread this vale below?
Do you hope endless joys to inherit?
You shall reap just what you sow. [Chorus]

3 Thot's and words for a harvest you're sowing,
Into deeds they'll surely grow;
Either blessings or curses bestowing,
You shall reap just what you sow. [Chorus]

4 Is your sowing for glory and honor?
Will it be for weal or woe?
By and by when your harvest you garner,
You shall reap just what you sow. [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #47

Author: N. W. Allphin

Newton Washington Allphin wrote religious music, piano solos, and band marches. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He compiled and published twelve song books. - Monty Lynn from Our Garden of Song, edited by Gene C. Finley (West Monroe, LA: Howard, 1980). Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Brother, what of the seed you are sowing
Title: You Shall Reap What You Sow
Author: N. W. Allphin
Language: English
Refrain First Line: You shall reap what you sow
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances

Instances (1 - 2 of 2)

Sacred Selections for the Church #508

Sacred Songs of the Church #936

Include 8 pre-1979 instances
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