In the winter the trees and grass lie sleeping
In the winter the world is laid to rest
And lies in peace until the spring
Then in spring time trees and grass awaken
Birds begin to sing and the raindrops fall
And waken ev'ry living thing with joy for all
And then the summer heat
Brings forth the harvest sweet
O beauteous nature
Brings the blessing of the fall
We thank thee, o Lord, for thy blessing all
O Lord, we thank thee for thy great beauty
Thou who rulest justly over all