Rejoice in the Lord ‎#17

17. 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 heaven 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 wind 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 seedtime 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)

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields and scatter
• Title: We Plow the Fields and Scatter
• German Title: Wir pflugen
• Author: M. Claudius (1782)
• Translator: Jane Montgomery-Campbell (1861)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Genesis 8:22
  ;
  Psalm 145:16
  ;
  Matthew 6:26
  ;
  Mark 4:41
• Topic: In The Beginning: The Earth is the Lord's

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLUGEN
• Composer: J. A. P. Schultz (1800)
• Harmonizer: J. B. Dykes (1861)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 with refrain
• Key: A Major