'Fair waved the golden corn'

This ripening field spotted today near the village of South Wraxall reminded me of an old hymn I have heard, written by John Hampden Gurney.

1 Fair waved the golden corn
In Canaan's pleasant land,
When, full of joy, some shining morn,
Went forth the reaper-band.

2 To God, so good and great,
Their cheerful thanks they pour;
Then carry to His temple-gate
The choicest of their store.

3 Like Israel, Lord, we give
Our earliest fruits to Thee,
And pray that, long as we shall live,
We may Thy children be.

4 Thine i sour youthful prime,
And life and all its powers;
Be with us in our morning time,
And bless our evening hours.

5 In wisdom let us grow,
As years and strength are given,
That we may serve Thy Church below,
And join Thy saints in heaven.

It will soon be harvest time!

[Brett]

Wow, you can literally see and feel the soft movements of this field - terrific photo!

[ajisaac]

@brett101 Many thanks for your observations & kind words.

[Judith Johnson]

Gorgeous colours

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful words to match a lovely scene

[ajisaac]

@busylady Many thanks.

[ajisaac]

@bkbinthecity Thanks-glad you enjoyed both pic & song.

[Dave59]

Glorious use of colour:)

[ajisaac]

@sketch2 Thanks very much.