The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

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Psalm 65 To Bless the Earth

1.  To bless the earth God sends us 
    From heaven's abundant store
    The waters of the springtime,
    Enriching it once more.

2.  The seed by God provided 
    Is sown o'er hill and plain,
    And then come gentle showers
    To bless the springing grain.

3.  God crowns the year with goodness,
    The earth God's mercy fills,
    The wilderness is fruitful,
    And joyful are the hills.

4.  With grain the fields are covered,
    The flocks in pastures graze;
    All nature joins in singing
    A joyful song of praise.

WORDS: The Psalter, 1912;
MUSIC: alt.Melchior Vulpius, 1609
Scripture: Psalm 65
Theme: Psalms