Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#362

362. 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.
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 heav'n above.
Then thank the Lord, oh, 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 winds 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 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
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878 (alt.)
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 76 76 D and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Community in Christ; Creation; Harvest; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz, 1747-1800
• Meter: 76 76 D and refrain
• Key: A Major