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514 Lord, behold our glad
The canefields wave in greeting, rejoicing
Clad in their verdant dress; And citrus fruit swing
slowly In golden loveliness. Verse 1
Lord, behold our glad rejoicing

Chorus On this glorious harvest day. Hear your people
Praise Him all ye people praises voicing, Listen as we humbly pray.

With Harvest hymns of Joy,
O give to God His need of Praise, May our land with all its treasure,
And love without alloy. 2/4 Know the gently falling rain;
Yield its crops in fullest measure:
Verse 3 Citrus, pears, bananas, cane. 1/3
We thank you, for the sunlight
Verse 2
On each day newly born,
That blends with rain in blessing For the glory of our sunshine
The tender ears of corn; Giving warmth to all our days;
For our lovely palm-fringed coastline, Gracious

That ripens into beauty god accept our praise.
Fair fruits of every kind,
Bananas, pears, star-apples, And cherries See the host of flaming flowers
purple-lined. Set our gardens all ablaze,
Red hibiscus, golden showers,
Chorus Poincianas, sing your praise. 2/4
Praise Him all ye people
With Harvest hymns of Joy, Verse 3
O give to God His need of Praise, Mountains stand in awe-some grandeur;
And love without alloy. 3/4 Valleys lie serene below, Telling of Creation's
wonder,
Of the gifts that you bestow.
Verse 4
Young coconuts encircle
The warm heart of the trees, For our country great Creator
Beneath the green boughs hiding, That rustle in We would render praises due.
the breeze. Fair as morning you have made her,
Make our people lovely too. 3/3
Nature her many voices HOME
Each day with joy uplifts! Shall we not thank our
Father For all His wondrous gifts? 515 Loving God, we come with
thanks
Chorus Verse 1
Praise Him all ye people Loving God, we come with thanks o'er flowing
With Harvest hymns of Joy, Grateful for your gifts so free: You created this
O give to God His need of Praise, our fertile country That we'll not lalck anything.
And love without alloy. 4/4
HOME Great Creator! Great Creator!
Praises come from near and far!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Allelulia! 1/3

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