we plough the fields and scatter the good seed on the land but it is fed and watered by gods 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  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  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 