Common Praise ‎#275

275. We plough the fields, and scatter

1 We plough 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 heaven 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 plough the fields, and scatter
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us
• Meter: 76 76 D and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 14:17
  ;
  Genesis 8:22
  ;
  Isaiah 55:10
  ;
  Isaiah 57:15
  ;
  James 1:17
  ;
  Mark 4:41
  ;
  Matthew 5:45
  ;
  Matthew 6:11
  ;
  Matthew 6:26
• Topic: Harvest; Easter VI Rogationtide

Tune Information

• Name: WI PFLÜGEN
• Composer: J. A. P. Schülz, 1747-1800
• Harmonizer: J. B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 76 76 D and refrain
• Key: A♭ Major