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Scattering Precious Seed

William A. Ogden • English

Primary Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:6

Verse 1

Scattering precious seed by the wayside, Scattering precious seed by the hillside; Scattering precious seed o'er the field, wide, Scattering precious seed by the way.

Chorus

Sowing in the morning, Sowing at the noontide; Sowing in the evening, Sowing the precious seed by the way.

Verse 2

Scattering precious seed for the growing, Scattering precious seed freely sowing; Scattering precious seed trusting, knowing, Surely the Lord will send it the rain.

Chorus

Sowing in the morning, Sowing at the noontide; Sowing in the evening, Sowing the precious seed by the way.

Verse 3

Scattering precious seed, doubting never, Scattering precious seed, trusting ever; Sowing the word with pray'r and endeavor, Trusting the Lord for growth and for yield.

Chorus

Sowing in the morning, Sowing at the noontide; Sowing in the evening, Sowing the precious seed by the way.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • ecclesiastes 11:6