The Hymnal 1982 ‎#291

291. We plow the field 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 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 wind 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 seedtime and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food:
the gifts we have to offer
are what thy love imparts,
but chiefly thou desirest
our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the field and scatter
• Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1817-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 76. 76. D with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Holy Days and Various Occasions: Thanksgiving Day

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLUGEN
• Composer: Johann Abraham Peter Schulz, 1747-1800
• Meter: 76. 76. D with Refrain
• Key: A Major