You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous; the river of God is full of water.
You prepare the grain, for so you provide for the earth.
You drench the furrows and smooth out the ridges; with heavy rain you soften the ground and bless its increase.
You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths overflow with plenty.
May the fields of the wilderness be rich for grazing, and the hills be clothed with joy.
May the meadows cover themselves with flocks, and the valleys cloak themselves with grain;
let them shout for joy and sing.
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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,
The soft refreshing rain.
All good gifts
Are sent from heaven above;
We thank you Lord, We thank you Lord
We thank you for your love.
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.
All Good Gifts
Are sent from Heaven above
We thank you Lord,
We thank you Lord,
We thank you for your love
We thank you then creator
For all things bright and good,
The seedtime and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food:
And all that we can offer
Your boundless love imparts
The gifts to you, most pleasing
Our humble thankful hearts.
All good gifts
Are sent from heaven above
We thank you Lord
We thank you Lord
We thank you for your love
All good gifts
Are sent from heaven above
We thank you Lord
We thank you Lord
We thank you for your love
~ Rev. Matthias Claudius, 1782
Photos: The Farmers visiting the Royal Winter Fair and His bounty upon the year
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