HYMN NO. 494

1 Fair waved the golden corn
in Canaan's pleasant land,
when, full of joy, some shining morn,
went forth the reaper-band.

2 To God so good and great
their cheerful thanks they pour;
then carry to his temple-gate
the choicest of their store.

3 For thus the holy word, Spoken by Moses, ran; The first ripe ears are for the Lord, The rest He gives to man.

4 Like Israel, Lord, we give
our earliest fruits to thee,
and pray that, long as we shall live,
we may thy children be.

5 Thine is our youthful prime,
and life and all its powers;
be with us in our morning time,
and bless our evening hours.

6 In wisdom let us grow,
as years and strength are given,
that we may serve thy Church below,
and join thy saints in heaven.