Earth ever fertile day by day
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
O praise Him alleluia
All fruit and crops that richly grow
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
O praise Him alleluia
All Creatures of Our God and King
By: St. Francis 1225, trans. William Henry Draper 1919
Listen to this modern version of this ancient hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.
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As we continue our journey through this ancient hymn ask the Holy Spirit to help you issue this call to worship. Be sure to find your place in the praise. Let’s tune our hearts.
Growing Things Praise
Growing things give praise to God. That is both a declaration and a call to worship. Every growing thing on planet Earth was made by God to give praise to God. They do constantly, but we seldomly see it as such.
Earth ever fertile day by day
The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. Psalm 67:6 ESV
God has made His creation to produce. Though some places on earth are the exception, in many places things simply grow. Day by day in different regions around the world the earth yields its increase, and every bit points back to the Creator who made it so.
In this stanza, we focus on that part of creation that produces or rather reproduces by design. Woven into the fabric of so much of creation is its ability to make more of itself. The earth itself is fertile, because so much of it is covered with plant life that flourishes day by day.
RESONATE!
Take a few moments and consider the things growing around you. Can you see the praise they are offering? Will you join it? Make this your simple prayer “Holy Spirit, may my praise flourish with the Earth.”
That’s Why They Were Made
Abundance. There is simply an abundance across the surface of this planet. An abundance of growth. Reproducing according to their kind, and every time they do reflecting the glory of the One who made them to do so.
Do you readily acknowledge the blessings of that abundance? If so, how do you acknowledge it. Hearty consumption? Heartfelt gratitude? Maybe both.
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. Genesis 1:11-12 ESV
The vegetation, seed and fruit of sprout, plant and tree are simply doing what God made them to do, grow, and in so doing, bringing forth blessings. Which is your favorite? I would have to say a peach. Nothing quite like that sweet fruit. They give glory to God.
As we travel along on our journeys, there are blessings blossoming all around from fruit and crops to trees and flowers. There seems to be no end to them. All of the produce brings glory to God and is designed to stimulate even more from those who enjoy it every day.
RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about the abundance of growth God has written into His creation. Having been a recipient of it, do you quickly give praise to God like the vegetation, plants and trees do? Pray this simple prayer, “Jesus, help me to join the Alleluia! “
Jesus, thank You for growing things and the abundance they produce. May that abundance satisfy my appetite and fuel my adoration. Help me be as eager to praise as the Earth is to be fertile. In Jesus’ name.
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Video 52.5 Transcript
Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.
Earth ever fertile day by day
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
O praise Him alleluia
All fruit and crops that richly grow
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
O praise Him alleluia
In this stanza, we focus on that part of creation that produces or rather reproduces by design. Woven into the fabric of so much of creation is its ability to make more of itself. The earth itself is fertile, because so much of it is covered with plant life that flourishes day by day.
Holy Spirit, may my praise flourish with the Earth.
As we travel along on our journeys, there are blessings blossoming all around from fruit and crops to trees and flowers. There seems to be no end to them. All of the produce brings glory to God and is designed to stimulate even more from those who enjoy it every day.
Jesus, help me to join the Alleluia!
Take a moment and consider the fruits of crops. Think of their colors, and their textures. Think of their flavors and their smells. They offer, each one of them, their unique praise to God, and give us a reason to do the same when we consume them. Make certain you do!
Father, help me respond in worship.
The trees and flowers show God’s glory. They are a delight for the eyes to behold. A field of daffodils in spring or a mountainside in colored leaves in the fall evoke a sound of praise for the sight seen. They are faithful to do their job. Can the same be said of you?
Jesus, help me to be faithful to offer praise.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.
Earth ever fertile day by day
Bring forth Your blessings on our way
O praise Him alleluia
All fruit and crops that richly grow
All trees and flowers God’s glory show
O praise Him alleluia
Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time, Be Resonant.
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