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644. All Good Gifts

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1 We plow the fields and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand.
God 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;
thank you, Lord, O thank you
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, then, Creator,
for all things bright and good,
the seed-time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
And all that we can offer,
your boundless love imparts;
the gifts to you most pleasing
are humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields and scatter
• Title: All Good Gifts
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 76 76 D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:11-18
  ;
  Genesis 2:4-5
  ;
  Genesis 8:22
  ;
  Psalm 65:9-11
  ;
  Psalm 103:2
• Topic: Creation; Harvest; Nation; Providence; Thanksgiving; Service Music for Mass: Introductory Rites: Entrance Song

Tune Information

• Name: HEISLMAN
• Composer: Kevin Keil (ASCAP), b. 1956
• Meter: 76 76 D with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1993, Kevin Keil. Published by OCP Publications