Author: Frederick Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #231 (2005) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of all creation,
thanks be to God;
for these gifts to every nation,
thanks be to God;
for the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safe-keeping,
thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labour,
God's will is done;
in the help we give our neighbour,
God's will is done;
in our world-wide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God;
for the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God;
for the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all, that love has found us,
thanks be to God. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Our Response to God in times and seasons; Harvest; Holy Spirit gifts of; Love for others; Work and Leisure Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:12 Languages: English Tune Title: EAST ACKLAM
For the fruit of all creation