Hymns for the Living Church ‎#566

566. 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;
He 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;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord
For all His love.

2 He only is the Maker
Of all things near and far,
He paints the wayside flower,
He lights the evening star;
The winds and waves obey Him,
By Him the birds are fed;
Much more to us, His children,
He gives our daily bread. (Refrain)

3 We thank thee, then, O Father,
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 Thy love imparts,
And what Thou most desirest,
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 (1782)
• Translator: Jane M. Campbell (1861)
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D. Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  James 1:17
• Topic: God the Father: in Nature; Planting and Harvesting; Rural Life

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz (1800)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D. Ref.
• Key: A♭ Major