Voices Together ‎#747

747. 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.
God 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.
We thank you, God, we thank you, God, for all your love.

2 You only are the Maker
of all things near and far.
You paint the wayside flower,
you light the evening star.
The winds and waves obey you,
by you the birds are fed;
much more to us, your children,
you give our daily bread. [Refrain]

3 We thank you, then, 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 welcome:
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
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 26:1-11
  ;
  Psalm 65:9-13
  ;
  Psalm 96:8-12
  ;
  Psalm 98:7-8
  ;
  Psalm 104
  ;
  Ezekiel 34:24-27
• Topic: God: Faithfulness of; Harvest; Land; Rural Life; Thanksgiving
• Source: Wir pflügen und wir streuen, Fest, 1782; trans. Jane M. Campbell (England), Garland of Song, 1861, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer (attributed): Johann A. P. Schulz
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain
• Key: A Major
• Source: Lieder für Volksschulen mit Musik, 1800