He that goeth forth with weeping,
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 627 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
He that goeth forth with weeping, Bearing precious seed in love, Never tiring, never sleeping, Findeth mercy from above.
Verse 2
Soft descend the dews of heaven, Bright the rays celestial shine; Precious fruits will thus be given, Through an influence all divine.
Verse 3
Sow the seed, be never weary; Let no fears thy soul annoy; Be the prospect ne'er so dreary, Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy.
Verse 4
Lo, the scene of verdure brightening! See the rising grain appear; Look again! the fields are whitening, For the harvest time is near.