Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815; Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 462 hymnals First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand.
God 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 heaven above;
thank you, Lord,
O thank you for all your love.
2 You only are the maker
of all things near and far,
you paint the wayside flower,
you light the evening star.
The winds and waves obey you,
by you the birds are fed;
much more, to us, your children,
you give our daily bread. [Refrain]
3 We thank you, then, Creator,
for all things bright and good,
the seed time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
And all that we can offer,
your boundless love imparts;
the gifts to you most pleasing
are humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Creation; Harvest; Patriotic; Providence; Thanksgiving; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional) Scripture: Genesis 1:11-18 Used With Tune: HEISLMAN
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