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Every One Is Sowing

Every one is sowing both by word and deed

Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Ev’ry one is sowing both by word and deed,
All mankind are growing either wheat or weed;
Thoughtless ones are throwing any kind of seed,
Sowing, sowing, sowing.

Refrain:
Surely as the sowing shall the harvest be!
See what you are throwing over hill and lea;
Words and deeds are growing for eternity,
Growing, growing, growing.

2 Serious ones are seeking seed already sown,
Many eyes are weeping, now the crop is grown;
Think upon the reaping–each one reaps his own,
Reaping, reaping, reaping. [Refrain]

3 Ye that would be bringing sheaves of golden grain,
Mind what you are flinging both from hand and brain;
Then with happy singing you shall glean great gain,
Gleaning, gleaning, gleaning. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #185

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Text Information

First Line: Every one is sowing both by word and deed
Title: Every One Is Sowing
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Surely as the sowing shall the harvest be
Copyright: Public Domain
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Bright Light #178

Bright Light #178
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Bright Melodies #67

Bright Melodies #67
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Living Fountain #105

Living Fountain #105
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Songs of Love and Praise No. 2 #11

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Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #185

Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #185
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