Almighty God, thy word is cast

1Almighty God, thy word is cast
Like seed upon the ground;
O let the dew of heaven descend,
And righteous fruits abound.

2Let not the foe of Christ and man
This holy seed remove;
May it take root in every heart,
And grow in faith and love.

3Let not the world's deceitful cares
Nor worldly wealth and joy,
Nor scorching beam, nor stormy blast,
The rising plant destroy.

4Where'er the word of life is sown,
A large increase bestow,
That all who hear thy message, Lord,
Its saving power may know.