TO BLESS THE EARTH
Psalm 65, Melchoir Vulpius, 1609, The Psalter 1912, alt.
De Eesrten Zijn Laatsten (7.6.7.6), Frederik August Mehrtens (1922-1975)

To bless the earth God sends us
From heaven's abundant store
The waters of the springtime,
Enriching it once more.

The seed by God provided
Is sown o'er hill and plain,
And then comes gentle showers,
To bless the springing grain.

God crowns the year with goodness,
The earth God's mercy fills,
The wilderness is fruitful,
And joyful are the hills.

With grain the fields are covered,
The flocks in pasutres graze;
All nature joins in singing
A joyful song of praise.