Almighty God, thy word is cast

Almighty God, thy word is cast
Like seed upon the ground;
O let the dew of heaven descend,
And shed its influence round.

Let not the foe of Christ and man
This holy seed remove;
May it take root in every heart,
And grow in faith and love.

Let not this life's deceitful cares,
Nor worldly wealth and joy,
Nor scorching beam, nor stormy blast,
The rising plant destroy.

Where'er the word of life is sown,
A large increase bestow,
That all who hear thy message, Lord,
Its saving power may know.