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Text:Thou That Goest Forth with Weeping
Author:Thomas Hastings
Tune:VAN PELT STREET
Composer:Esther Mürer

252. Thou That Goest Forth with Weeping

1 Thou that goest forth with weeping,
Bearing still the precious seed,
Never tiring, never sleeping,
Soon shall see thy toil succeed.
Showers of rain will fall from heaven,
Then the cheering sun will shine;
So shall plenteous fruit be given,
Through an influence all divine.

2 Sow thy seed, be never weary,
Let not fear thy mind employ;
Though the prospect be most dreary,
Thou mayst reap the fruits of joy.
Lo! the scene of verdure brightening,
See the rising grain appear;
Look again! The fields are whitening;
Harvest-time is surely near.

Text Information
First Line: Thou that goest forth with weeping
Title: Thou That Goest Forth with Weeping
Author: Thomas Hastings
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture:
Topic: Hope; Joy; Quaker composer (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: VAN PELT STREET
Composer: Esther Mürer
Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
Key: F Major
Copyright: © 1979 Esther Mürer



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