Text: | We plow the field and scatter |
Author: | Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815 |
Translator: | Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 |
Tune: | WIR PFLUGEN |
Composer: | Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, 1747-1800 |
1. 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.
Refrain:
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven 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;
the wind and waves obey him,
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 seedtime and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food:
the gifts we have to offer
are what thy love imparts,
but chiefly thou desirest
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]
Text Information | |
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First Line: | We plow the field and scatter |
Author: | Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815 |
Translator: | Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 (alt.) |
Meter: | 76. 76. D with Refrain |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1985 |
Topic: | Holy Days and Various Occasions: Thanksgiving Day |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | WIR PFLUGEN |
Composer: | Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, 1747-1800 |
Meter: | 76. 76. D with Refrain |
Key: | A Major |