Author: Georgia Harkness Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #695 (1995) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 God of the fertile fields,
shaper of earth that yields
our daily bread,
forth from your bounteous hand
come gifts your love has planned,
that all, in ev'ry land, be clothed and fed.
2 We would be stewards true,
holding in trust from you
all that you give;
help us in love to share,
teach us like you to care,
for people everywhere, that all may live.
3 As grows the hidden seed
to fruit that serves our need,
your reign yet grows.
So let our toil be used,
no gift of yours abused,
no humble task refused your love bestows.
4 God of the countryside,
dear to our Lord who died
to make us one;
we pledge our lives anew,
in faithful love to you;
guide all we say and do, till life is done.
Topics: God's World Care of the Earth; Care of the Earth; God: Reign; Rural Life; Harvest; Stewardship Languages: English Tune Title: ITALIAN HYMN
God of the Fertile Fields