Lord, 'tis Thy plenty-dropping hand That soils my land…
“Lord, 'tis Thy plenty-dropping hand That soils my land, And giv'st me for my bushel sowne Twice ten for one. All this, and better, Thou dost send Me, to this end, That I should render, for my part, A thankful heart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine providence blesses labor, multiplying yield beyond expectation
In simple terms: God rewards hard work with abundance
Key Takeaway
Recognize and thank blessings
Themes
faith
gratitude
abundance
Mood
reflective
thankful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- farming
- personal achievement
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
agricultural metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you attribute success to divine favor or effort?
- How do you express gratitude for unexpected gains?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all work is equally rewarded