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The earth is yours, O God

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1 The earth is yours, O God
you nourish it with rain;
the streams and rivers overflow,
the land bears seed again.

2 The soil is yours, O God
the shoots are moist with dew;
and ... (continues)

Written by: Michael Saward [Find texts by Michael Saward] [Find tunes by Michael Saward]

This text appears in the Jubilate Group publication(s):

Related Biblical passages:

  • Genesis - chapter 2 - verse(s) 04-6
  • Leviticus - chapter 26 - verse(s) 03-4
  • Job - chapter 38 - verse(s) 25-28
  • Psalms - chapter 65 - verse(s) 9-13
  • Psalms - chapter 67 - verse(s) 05-7
  • Psalms - chapter 68 - verse(s) 09-10
  • Psalms - chapter 24 - verse(s) 1
  • Psalms - chapter 104 - verse(s) 14
  • Isaiah - chapter 30 - verse(s) 23
  • 2 Corinthians - chapter 9 - verse(s) 10

Theme(s) of this text:

  • Dew
  • Earth, soil, ground
  • Flock
  • Harvest
  • Rain
  • Seed
  • Sun
  • Thanksgiving

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