Advent Hymnals

588. HARVEST TIME

Christ in Song,

1.
He that goeth forth with weeping,
Bearing precious seed in love,
Never tiring, never sleeping,
Findeth mercy from above.

Chorus:
Lo, the scene of verdure bright'ning!
See the rising grain appear;
Look!  the waving fields are whit'ning,
For the harvest time is near.

2.
Soft descend the dews of heaven,
Bright the rays celestial shine;
Precious fruits will thus be given
Thro' an influence all divine.  [Chorus]

3.
Sow thy seed, be never weary,
Let no fears thy soul annoy;
Be the prospect ne'er so dreary,
Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy.  [Chorus]
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    Title Harvest Time
    Key E♭ Major
    Titles Lo, the scene of verdure bright’ning!
    First Line He that goeth forth with weeping
    Author Thomas Hastings
    Year 1908
    Composer C. S. Cable
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    Tune He that goeth forth with weeping
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    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Christ: Winning Souls; Living His Life: Winning Souls; The Home Eternal: Harvest Time
    Texts Psalm 126:6
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