The Hymnal ‎#423

423. We plow the fields, and scatter

We plow 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.

All good gifts around us
Are sent from heaven above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord
For all his love.

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He only is the Maker
Of all things near and far;
He paints the wayside flower,
He lights the evening star;
The winds and waves obey him,
By him the birds are fed;
Much more to us, his children,
He gives our daily bread.

We thank thee, then, O Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seedtime and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food:
No gifts have we to offer
For all thy love imparts,
But that which thou desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields, and scatter
• Author: Matthias Claudius (1782)
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell (1861)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D., refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Rogation Days; Thanksgiving Day; Sunday Schools: General Use
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CLAUDIUS
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz (1800)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D., refrain
• Incipit: 51155 31543 21556
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.