Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast
John Cawood (1819) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 48:9-14
Verse 1
Almighty God, your Word is cast like seed into the ground; now let the dew of heav'n descend and righteous fruits abound.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
Let not the world's deceitful cares the rising plant destroy, but let it yield a hundredfold the fruits of peace and joy.
Verse 4
Whene'er the precious seed is sown, life-giving grace bestow that all whose souls the truth receive its saving pow'r may know.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 48:9-14
Reference 2
- isaiah 45:1-12
Reference 3
- isaiah 55:1-56:1
Reference 4
- matthew 7:12-29
Reference 5
- matthew 13:1-30
Reference 6
- matthew 13:36-43
Reference 7
- mark 4:1-34
Reference 8
- luke 8:4-21
Reference 9
- romans 1:16
Reference 10
- 1-corinthians 3:7