Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing
Representative text
As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 414.
Verse 1
Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s sowing, May we ripen and increase, Fruit to life eternal growing, Rich in love and joy and peace.
Verse 2
Laden branches freely bearing Gifts the Giver loves to bless; Here is fruit that grows by sharing, Patience, kindness, gentleness.
Verse 3
Rooted deep in Christ, our Master, Christ, our pattern and our goal, Teach us, as the years fly faster, Goodness, faith, and self control.
Verse 4
Fruitful trees, the Spirit’s tending, May we grow till harvests cease; Till we taste, in life unending, Heaven’s love and joy and peace.