Harvest Assembly 2016

Have you heard the raindrops drumming on the roof-tops? Have you heard the raindrops dripping on the ground? Have you heard the raindrops splashing in the streams And running to the rivers all around?

There’s water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; Jesus gives us the water of life.

There’s a busy workman digging in the desert, Digging with a spade that flashes in the sun; Soon there will be water rising in the well shaft, Spilling from the bucket as it comes.

There’s water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; Jesus gives us the water of life.

Nobody can live who hasn’t any water, When the land is dry then nothing much grows; Jesus gives us life if we drink the living water, Sing it so that everybody knows.

There’s water, water of life, Jesus gives us the water of life; Jesus gives us the water of life.

Lord of the harvest, Lord of the field, Give thanks now to God in nature revealed. Give thanks for the sun, the wind and the rain And thanks for the crops that feed us again The corn safely cut is gathered inside We thank you, oh Lord, that you can provide

Lord of the harvest, Lord of the field, Give thanks now to God in nature revealed. The trees ripe with fruit stand proud in the sun, We gather them now that summer is gone. For yours is the wonder, yours is the power, Yours is the glory of fruit and of flower

Lord of the harvest, Lord of the field, Give thanks now to God in nature revealed. So in all our plenty, help us to see, The needs all around whatever they be. With food for the body, strength for the soul, It’s healing and caring, making them whole.

Would you walk by on the other side, When someone called for aid? And would you be afraid? Cross over the road my friend, Ask the Lord His strength to lend; His compassion has no end, Cross over the road.

Would you walk by on the other side, When you saw a loved one stray? Or would you watch and pray? Cross over the road my friend, Ask the Lord His strength to lend; His compassion has no end, Cross over the road.

Would you walk by on the other side, When starving children cried? And would you not provide? Cross over the road my friend, Ask the Lord His strength to lend; His compassion has no end, Cross over the road.

Thank you, Lord, for this new day, Right where we are. Alleluia, praise the Lord, At This Harvest Time.

Thank you, Lord, for sun and rain, Right where we are. Alleluia, praise the Lord, At This Harvest Time.

Thank you, Lord, for food to eat, Right where we are Thank you, Lord, for food to eat, Right where we are. Alleluia, praise the Lord, At This Harvest Time.

Thank you, Lord, for Harvest Gifts, Right where we are. Alleluia, praise the Lord, At This Harvest Time.