Worship in Song ‎#44

44. We Plow the Fields

1 We plow the fields and scatter
The good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered
By God's almighty hand.
God 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.
We thank you, Lord, we thank you, Lord,
for all your love.

2 You only are the Maker
Of all things near and far.
You paint the wayside flower,
You light the evening star.
The winds and waves obey you,
By you the birds are fed;
Much more to us, your children,
You give our daily bread. [Refrain]

3 We thank you, then, Creator,
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 your love imparts,
And what you most would welcome,
Our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: We plow the fields and scatter
• Title: We Plow the Fields
• German Title: Wir pflügen und wir streuen, Fest, 1782
• Author: Matthias Claudius
• Translator: Jane Montgomery Campbell
• Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with refrain
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Autumn; Creation; God's Love; Harvest; Nature; Seasons; Spring; Summer; Thankfulness; Thanksgiving Day; Winter
• Source: Trans.: Garland of Song, 1861

Tune Information

• Name: WIR PFLÜGEN
• Composer: Johann A. P. Schulz
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Lieder für Volksschulen mit Musik, 1800