We Plough the Fields and Scatter!
Truly in the spirit of Thanksgiving join me, mine, and God’s family, this Thursday, November 24, 2022, and sing this soul-stirring hymn by Matthias Claudius 1782:
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.
All good gifts around us /Are sent from heaven above;/ Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord, For all His love
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.
We thank Thee then O Father,/ For all things bright and good;/ The seedtime and the harvest; /Our life, our health, our food./ No gift have we to offer /For all Thy love imparts,/ But that which Thou desireth,/ Our humble, thankful hearts.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
