The Lord is close to all who call him.

For the fruit of all creation,  Thanks be to God.
For the gifts to ev’ry nation, Thanks be to God.
For the plowing, sowing, reaping, Silent growth while we are sleeping,
Future needs in earth’s safe-keeping, Thanks be to God.

In the true reward of labour, God’s will is done.
In the help we give our neighbour, God’s will is done.
In our world-wide task of caring for the hungry and despairing,
In the harvests we are sharing, God’s will is done.

For the arrest of the Spirit, Thanks be to God.
For the good we all inherit, Thanks be to God.
For the wonders that astound us, For the truths that still confound us,
Most of all, that love has found us, Thanks be to God.

tex: Fred Pratt Green; © 1970 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, 60188.
tune: AR HYD Y NOS, traditional Welsh Melody