Almighty God, thy word is cast

Like seed into the ground;

Now let the dew of heaven descend,

And righteous fruits abound.

 

 

 

 

 

Let not the foe of Christ and

man

This holy seed remove,;

But give it root in every heart,

To bring forth fruits of love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let not the world’s deceitful cares

The rising plant destroy,

But let it yield a hundred fold

The fruits of peace and joy.

 

 

 

 

 

Oft as the precious seed is sown,

Thy quickening grace bestow,

That all whose souls the truth receive

Its saving power may know.