Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#10

10. Almighty God, Thy Word is cast

1 Almighty God, Thy word is cast
Like seed upon the ground;
O let the dew of heav'n descend,
And shed its influence round.

2 Let not the foe of Christ and man
This holy seed remove;
Make it take root in ev'ry heart,
And grow in faith and love!

3 Let not this life's deceitful cares,
Nor worldly wealth and joy,
Nor scorching beam, nor stormy blast
The rising plant destroy.

4 Where'er the Word of life is sown,
A large increase bestow,
That all who hear Thy message, Lord,
Its saving power may know.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty God, Thy Word is cast
• Author: John Cawood (1819)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Close of Service; Sexagesima

Tune Information

• Name: MORNINGTON
• Composer: Samuel Howard (ca. 1750)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: A Major