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Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing

Verse 1

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Verse 1

Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing,

May we ripen and increase,

Fruit to life eternal growing,

Rich in love and joy and peace.

Verse 2

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Laden branches freely bearing

Gifts the Giver loves to bless;

Here is fruit that grows by sharing,

Patience, kindness, gentleness.

Verse 3

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Rooted deep in Christ, our Master,

Christ, our pattern and our goal,

Teach us, as the years fly faster,

Goodness, faith, and self control.

Verse 4

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Fruitful trees, the Spirit's tending,

May we grow till harvests cease;

Till we taste, in life unending,

Heaven's love and joy and peace.