291. We plow the field and scatter

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
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
Name: WIR PFLUGEN
Composer: Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, 1747-1800
Meter: 76. 76. D with Refrain
Key: A Major



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