The New English Hymnal ‎#260

260. Fair waved the golden corn

1 Fair waved the golden corn
In Canaan's pleasant land,
When full of joy, some shining morn,
Went forth the reaper-band.

2 To God so good and great
Their cheerful thanks they pour;
Then carry to his temple-gate
The choicest of their store.

3 Like Israel, Lord, we give
Our earliest fruits to thee,
And pray that, long as we shall live,
We may thy children be.

4 Thine is our youthful prime,
And life and all its powers;
Be with us in our morning time,
And bless our evening hours.

5 In wisdom let us grow,
As years and strength are given,
That we may serve thy Church below,
And join thy saints in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Fair waved the golden corn
• Author: John Hampden Gurney, 1802-62
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Times and Seasons: Harvest

Tune Information

• Name: HOLYROOD
• Composer: James Watson, 1816-80
• Meter: SM
• Key: E♭ Major