1 Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer
For all things living, Created good:
Harvest of sown fields, Fruits of the orchard,
Hay from the mown fields, Blossom and wood.
2 Bless, Lord, the labor We bring to serve you,
That with our neighbor We may be fed.
Sowing or tilling, We would work with you,
Harvesting, milling For daily bread.
3 Father, providing Food for your children,
By your wise guiding Teach us to share
One with another, So that, rejoicing
With us, all others May know your care.
4 Then will your blessing Reach every people,
Freely confessing Your gracious hand.
Where all obey you, No one will hunger;
In your love's sway you Nourish the land.
