Almighty God Your Word Is Cast

1 Almighty God, Your Word is cast Like seed into the ground; Now let the dew of Heav'n descend, And righteous fruits abound.

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.

3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy. But let it yield a hundredfold The fruits of peace and joy.

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.

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.