Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: RitualSong #704 (1996) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of this creation,
Thanks be to God;
For these gifts to ev'ry nation,
Thanks be to God;
For the plowing, sowing, reaping,
Silent growth while we are sleeping,
Future needs in earth's safe keeping,
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: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A; Creation; Ecology; Food; Harvest; Hunger; Justice; Labor; Love for Others; Love of God for Us; Peace; Poverty; Providence; Social Concern; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving; Truth Scripture: Galatians 5:22 Languages: English Tune Title: EAST ACKLAM
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