When 460 ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto the Lord. Lev. iii: 39. I Come, ye thankful people, come, Ere the winter storms begin ; 2 All the world is God's own field, 3 First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear; Lord of harvest, grant that we Wholesome grain and pure may be. Even so, Lord, quickly come In Thy presence to abide : #4 9 A-MEN. 461 Let us come before his face with thanksgiving. Ps. xcv: 2. I Now thank we all our God, With heart, and hands, and Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices. Who from our mothers' arms Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours to-day. 20 may this bounteous God Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God, Whom earth and heaven adore; And shall be evermore. A. MEN. 462 Thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the Lord thy God hath given thee. Deut. xxvi: 11. I Rejoice to-day with one accord, Sing out with exultation; Rejoice and praise our mighty Lord, Whose arm hath brought sal- His works of love proclaim Who hath His mercy shown; 2 When,in distress, to Him we cried, He heard our sad complaining; O trust in Him, whate'er betide, His love is all sustaining; Triumphant songs of praise To Him our hearts shall raise; Now every voice shall say, "O praise our God alway; Let all His saints adore Him! 3 Rejoice to-day with one accord, Sing out with exultation; Rejoice and praise our mighty Lord Whose arm hath brought salva- His works of love proclaim Who hath His mercy shown; 463 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. James i: 17. I We plough the fields, and scatter 2 He only is the Maker 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. 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. All good gifts around us Are sent from Heaven above, Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord For all His love. 94 4. (SECOND TUNE.) 3 We thank Thee, then, O Father, For all Thy love imparts, All good gifts around us Are sent from heaven above, A-MEN. |