The Hymnal 1982 ‎#589

589. Almighty God, your word is cast

1 Almighty God, your word is cast
like seed upon the ground,
now let the dew of heaven descend
and righteous fruits abound.

2 Let not our selfishness and hate
this holy seed remove,
but give it root in every heart
to bring forth fruits of love.

3 Let not the world's deceitful cares
the rising plant destroy,
but let it yield a hundredfold
the fruits of peace and joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Almighty God, your word is cast
• Author: John Cawood, 1775-1852 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985

Tune Information

• Name: WALDEN
• Composer: Jane Manton Marshall, b. 1924
• Meter: CM
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1983, Jane M. Marshall