The New Church Hymnal ‎#565

565. 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 Thee then, O Father,
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 Thy love imparts,
And what Thou most desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields, and scatter
• Title: We Plow the Fields, and Scatter
• Author: Matthias Claudius
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Thanksgiving; Thankfulness

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLUEGEN (Dresden)
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz
• Key: A♭ Major