Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#681

681. We Plow the Fields 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,
who 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 heav'n above.
We thank you Lord, we thank you,
Lord, 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 wind 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, our creator,
for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
No gifts have we to offer
for all your love imparts,
but what you most would treasure--
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields and scatter
• Title: We Plow the Fields and Scatter
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jame M. Campbell, 1817-1878 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Stewardship; Growth; Praise, Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz, 1747-1800
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D and refrain
• Key: A Major