Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast

Almighty God, Your Word is cast

Like seed into the ground;

Now let the dew of Heav'n descend,

And righteous fruits abound.

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.

Let not the world's deceitful cares

The rising plant destroy.

But let it yield a hundredfold

The fruits of peace and joy.

Nor let Your Word so kindly sent

To raise us to Your throne

Return to You, and sadly tell

That we reject Your Son.

Oft as the precious seed is sown,

Your quick'ning grace bestow,

That all whose souls the truth receive,

Its saving power may know.

Great God, come down and on Your Word

Your mighty power bestow,

That all who hear the joyful sound,

Your saving grace may know.