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We Plow the Fields

Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane M. Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 453 hymnals Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent Scripture: Luke 12:24 First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Lyrics: 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 you, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seed-time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; no gifts have we to offer for all your love imparts, but that which you desire now: our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Special Topics Harvest and Thanksgiving; God Love and Grace of; God in Nature Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

All That Is Hidden

Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Appears in 6 hymnals Refrain First Line: All that is hidden will be made clear Scripture: Luke 12:2-3 First Line: If you would follow me, follow where life will lead Used With Tune: [If you would follow me, follow where life will lead]

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 328 hymnals Scripture: Luke 12:22-34 First Line: Each radiant flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. 1 Each radiant flower that opens, each vibrant bird that sings, God made their glowing colours, God made their lively wings. [Refrain] 2 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruit in the garden, God made them every one. [Refrain] 3 The rocky mountain splendour, the loon's wild, haunting call, the great lakes and the prairies, the forest in the fall. [Refrain] 4 God gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is the Creator, who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Creation; Canada Used With Tune: ALL THINGS BRIGHT

I Love You, Lord, Today

Author: William F. Hubbard Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals Refrain First Line: And, yes, I praise you Scripture: Luke 12:8-12 First Line: I love you. I love you Topics: Praise of Christ; Elements of Worship Profession of Faith Used With Tune: I LOVE YOU, LORD, TODAY

Be Ready To Go

Author: C. C. W. Appears in 7 hymnals Refrain First Line: Be ready to go, for sure He is coming! Scripture: Luke 12:40 First Line: We're told in the Bible that Jesus is coming Topics: Missionary Used With Tune: [We're told in the Bible that Jesus is coming]

Behold the Wood

Author: Dan Schutte, SJ Appears in 9 hymnals Refrain First Line: Behold, behold the wood of the cross Scripture: Luke 12:24 First Line: Unless a grain of wheat shall fall Topics: God's Presence; Holy Week Good Friday; Holy Week Veneration of the Cross; Love; New Life/New Creation Used With Tune: [Unless a grain of wheat shall fall upon the ground and die] Text Sources: Good Friday Liturgy

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning

Meter: Irregular Appears in 8 hymnals Refrain First Line: Children, don't grow weary Scripture: Luke 12:35 Lyrics: 1 Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, keep your lamps trimmed and burning, keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is drawing nigh. Refrain: Children, don’t grow weary, children, don’t grow weary, children, don’t grow weary, for the time is drawing nigh. 2 Darker midnight lies before us, darker midnight lies before us, darker midnight lies before us, for the time is drawing nigh. [Refrain] 3 Lo, the morning soon is breaking, lo, the morning soon is breaking, lo, the morning soon is breaking, for the time is drawing nigh. [Refrain] 4 Christian journey soon be over, Christian journey soon be over, Christian journey soon be over, for the time is drawing nigh. [Refrain] 5 Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, keep your lamps trimmed and burning, keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is drawing nigh. [Refrain] Topics: Daily Prayer Night; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Miracles; Jesus Christ Teachings of Used With Tune: KEEP YOUR LAMPS Text Sources: African American spiritual

Dans Nos Obscurités (En nuestra Oscuridad) (Within Our Darkest Night)

Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Dans nos obscurités Scripture: Luke 12:49 First Line: Es fuerte el amor como la muerte Used With Tune: [Dans nos obscurités]

Watch, Brethren, Watch!

Author: Horatius Bonar, D. D. Appears in 5 hymnals Refrain First Line: Eternity is drawing nigh Scripture: Luke 12:35 Lyrics: 1 Watch, brethren, watch! The year is dying; Watch, brethren, watch! Old Time is flying; Watch as ye watch the parting breath, And as ye watch for life or death; Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, eternity. 2 Pray, brethren, pray! The sands are falling; Pray, brethren, pray! God’s voice is calling; Yon turret strikes the dying chime; We kneel upon the edge of time; Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, eternity. 3 Praise, brethren, praise! The skies are rending; Praise, brethren, praise! The fight is ending; O see, the glory cometh near, The King Himself will soon be here; Eternity is drawing nigh, Eternity, eternity. Used With Tune: [Watch, brethren, watch!]

Eternity’s Beggar

Author: Vivian A. Dake Appears in 4 hymnals Refrain First Line: Eternity’s beggar! the call he had heard Scripture: Luke 12:16-21 First Line: A rich man was he, and his acres were broad Lyrics: 1 A rich man was he, and his acres were broad, And his barns he tore down to build more; “But thy soul is required, thou fool,” said his God, “Then to whom shall thy goods be restored?” Refrain: Eternity’s beggar! the call he had heard, But the warning, he turned it away; O sinner! then list to the voice of thy God, And turn to the Lord while you may. 2 He looked all aghast at the sound of that voice, As he gazed on his rich earthly store; But it melted away; he had made a sad choice, He was poverty’s slave ever more. [Refrain] 3 Out, out from his mansion he wandered away, To the depths of eternity’s night, To beg for relief, and to long for the day, Which shall gladden, no never, his sight. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [A rich man was he, and his acres were broad]