Almighty God Thy word is cast

Like seed into the ground;

Now let the dew of heaven descend

And righteous fruits abound.

Let not the foe of Christ and man

This holy seed remove;

But give it root in every heart

To bring forth fruits of love.

Let not the world's deceitful cares

The rising plant destroy;

But let it yield a hundredfold

The fruits of peace and joy.

Oft as the precious seed is sown,

Thy quickening grace bestow;

That all whose souls the truth receive,

Its saving power may know.