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About this Hymn
Originally written as part of a German story called "Paul Erdmann's Feast," this song was adapted into a hymn by Jane Mongtomery Campbell, a pastor's daughter. Through this hymn we are reminded how, even though we work in the field, God is the one who ultimately provides the nourishment for growth, and the true gift we offer back to God is not the work of the hands but the condition of the heart.
Lyrics
Verse 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.
Chorus
All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above; then thank the Lord, oh, thank the Lord for all his love.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
We thank thee, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; no gifts have we to offer for all thy love imparts, but that which thou desirest: our humble, thankful hearts.
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.
Chorus
All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above; then thank the Lord, oh, thank the Lord for all his love.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
We thank thee, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seedtime and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; no gifts have we to offer for all thy love imparts, but that which thou desirest: our humble, thankful hearts.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Matthias Claudius, 1782; tr. Jane M. Campbell, 1861
Music: attr. Johann A. P. Schultz, 1800
Music: attr. Johann A. P. Schultz, 1800