Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #97 (1989) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Hymnal Title: The United Methodist Hymnal Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of this creation,
thanks be to God;
for good gifts to every nation,
thanks be to God;
for the plowing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safekeeping,
thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labor,
God's will is done;
in the help we give our neighbor,
God's will is done;
in our worldwide 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 Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year Thanksgiving Day; Discipleship and Service; Gratitude; Harvest; Mission and Outreach Languages: English Tune Title: EAST ACKLAM
For the Fruits of This Creation