Scripture Verse

Behold, a sower went forth to sow. Matthew 13:3

Introduction

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George C. Hugg
1848–1907

Words: Will­iam A. Og­den, in Songs of the Sav­ior’s Love, ed­it­ed by John H. Al­le­man (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: North­west­ern Music, 1892).

Music: George C. Hugg (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William A. Ogden
1841–1897

Lyrics

Scattering precious seed by the wayside,
Scattering precious seed by the hillside;
Scattering precious seed o’er the field, wide,
Scattering precious seed by the way.

Refrain

Sowing in the morning,
Sowing at the noontide;
Sowing in the evening,
Sowing the precious seed by the way.

Scattering precious seed for the growing,
Scattering precious seed, freely sowing,
Scattering precious seed, trusting, knowing,
Surely the Lord will send it the rain.

Refrain

Scattering precious seed, doubting never,
Scattering precious seed, trusting ever;
Sowing the word with prayer and endeavor,
Trusting the Lord for growth and for yield.

Refrain