Almighty God Your Word Is Cast

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

Nor let Your Word so kindly sent To raise us to Your throne Return to You,
and sadly tell That we reject Your Son.

Verse 5

Oft as the precious seed is sown,
Your quick'ning grace bestow,
That all whose souls the truth receive,
Its saving power may know.

Verse 6

Great God,
come down and on Your Word Your mighty power bestow,
That all who hear the joyful sound,
Your saving grace may know.