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{ "title": "We plough the fields, and scatter", "author": "", "tune": "Wir pflugen", "number": "614", "lyrics": "We plough the fields, and scatter\n\nThe good seed on the land,\n\nBut it is fed and watered\n\nBy God's almighty hand;\n\nHe sends the snow in winter,\n\nThe warmth to swell the grain,\n\nThe breezes and the sunshine,\n\nAnd soft refreshing rain.\n\n\nAll good gifts around us\n\nAre sent from heav'n above,\n\nThen thank the Lord, O thank the Lord\n\nFor all his love.\n\n\nHe only is the Maker\n\nOf all things near and far;\n\nHe paints the wayside flower,\n\nHe lights the evening star;\n\nThe winds and waves obey him,\n\nBy him the birds are fed;\n\nMuch more to us, his children,\n\nHe gives our daily bread.\n\n\nWe thank thee, then, O Father,\n\nFor all things bright and good,\n\nThe seed time and the harvest,\n\nOur life, our health, our food:\n\nNo gifts have we to offer\n\nFor all thy love imparts,\n\nBut that which thou desirest,\n\nOur humble, thankful hearts.", "first_line": "We plough the fields, and scatter" }