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Almighty God, thy 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 ever heart, To bring forth fruits of love.

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

Oft as the precious seed is sown, Thy quickening grace bestows, That all whose souls the truth receive Its saving pow'r may know.