Almighty God, Thy word is cast

1.

Almighty God, Thy word is cast

Like seed into the ground;

Now let the dew of heav’n descend

And righteous fruits abound.

2.

Let not the foe of Christ and man

This holy seed remove,

But give it root in ev’ry heart,

To bring forth fruits of love.

3.

Let not the world’s deceitful cares

The rising plant destroy,

But let it yield a hundredfold

The fruits of peace and joy.

4.

Oft as the precious seed is sown,

Thy quick’ning grace bestow,

That all whose souls the truth receive

Its saving pow’r may know.