Moravian Book of Worship ‎#453

453. 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, 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 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;
accept the gifts we offer
for all your love imparts,
and 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 (1782)
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell (1861, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1
  ;
  Genesis 8:21-22
  ;
  Job 5:10
  ;
  Psalm 65:9-13
  ;
  Psalm 104
  ;
  Acts 14:17
  ;
  James 1:17
• Topic: Special Occasions; Christ--Adoration and praise; God--Creator; God--Goodness of; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving (Harvest)

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz (1800)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with Refrain
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Alternate key, hymn 389