Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11017 Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 The God of harvest praise,
In loud thanksgivings, raise
Hand, heart, and voice;
The valleys laugh and sing,
Forests and mountains ring,
The plains their tribute bring,
The streams rejoice.
2 Of food for man and beast,
Jehovah spreads a feast,
Above, beneath:
Ye herds and flocks, draw near,
Fowls, ye are welcome here;
His goodness crowns the year
For all that breathe.
3 Garden and orchard ground,
Autumnal fruits have crowned,
The vintage glows:
Here plenty pours her horn;
There the full tide of corn,
Swayed by the breath of morn,
The land o’erflows.
4 The wind, the rain, the sun,
Their genial work have done;
Wouldst thou be fed?
Man, to thy labor bow,
Thrust in the sickle now,
Reap where thou once didst plough,
God sends thee bread.
5 Thy few seeds scattered wide,
His hand hath multiplied;
Here thou may’st find
Christ’s miracle renewed;
With self-producing food,
He feeds a multitude—
He feeds mankind.
6 The God of harvest praise;
Hands, hearts, and voices raise
With one accord;
From field to garner throng,
Bearing your sheaves along;
And in your harvest song,
Bless ye the Lord.
7 Yea, bless His holy name,
And your souls’ thanks proclaim
Through all the earth:
To glory in your lot
Is comely—but be not
His benefits forgot
Amidst your mirth. Languages: English Tune Title: PERKINS
The God Of Harvest Praise