Author: Joseph Anstice, 1808-1836 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #57 (2004) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Creation Harvest Lyrics: 1 Lord of the harvest, once again,
we thank You for the ripened grain;
for crops safe carried, sent to cheer
Your servants through another year;
for all sweet holy thoughts, supplied
by seed-time, and by harvest-tide.
2 The bare dead grain, in autumn sown,
its robe of vernal green puts on;
glad from its wintry grave it springs,
fresh garnished by the King of kings;
so, Lord, to those who sleep in You
shall bodies glorious be and new.
3 Daily, O Lord, our prayers be said,
as You hav taught, for daily bread,
but not alone our bodies feed,–
supply our fainting spirits’ need.
O Bread of Life, from day to day
be all their comfort, food and stay! Languages: English Tune Title: SURREY
Lord of the harvest, once again