For a Blessing On the Truth

Verse 1

O God, by whom the seed is given, By whom the harvest blest; Whose word, like manna showered from heaven, Is planted in our breast;

Verse 2

Preserve it from the passing feet, And plunderers of the air; The sultry sun’s intenser heat, And weeds of worldly care!

Verse 3

Though buried deep, or thinly strewn, Do Thou Thy grace supply; The hope, in earthly furrows sown, Shall ripen in the sky.