Praising God In Psalm 126

Bringing In the Sheaves

Bringing In the Sheaves is a
metaphorical image of harvesting.
The words were written by Shaw
Knowles in 1874. The song was
based on Psalm 126:5-6 which
can be applied to serving the Lord.
A similar encouragement is given
to us in Galatians: Let us not grow
weary while doing good, for In due
season we will reap if we do not
lose heart (Gal 6:9). These passages
remind us there’s hard work involved
in our service to the Lord with heavy
burdens and perhaps even tears.
But the end result is well worth it.

Lord, we’ll Persevere in Your Work:
When the Lord Brought Back
             His exiles to Jerusalem, it was
            like a dream! We were filled with
laughter, and we sang for joy. Yes,
     the Lord has done amazing things
    for us! What joy! (Ps 126: 1-3).
       Those who plant in tears
                      Will Harvest with shouts of joy.      
They weep as they go to plant
         their seed, but they sing as
               they return with the harvest,
    Bringing In the Sheaves (v5-6).

Lord, thank you for not giving up
       on me. Just like God’s people
 returning from exile, I will praise
      You for Your grace that Brings
Restoration. My heart is filled
           with the joy of knowing that You     
hold out a loving hand and say:    
“Trust me! Try again and know
          that I am with you.” Amen.

Lord, when we plant the seed of
God’s Word in the hearts of those
we hope, Your word promises
          that the harvest is coming.
                 One day we will see many of
          those seeds come to fruition.
         Help us not to despair but instead
keep on planting. For U God will not
waste the seed we have obediently
scattered. And one day we will
          see the fruit of our labour. Amen.

Sowing in the morning,
sowing seeds of kindness,
Sowing in the noontide
and the evening tide
Waiting for the harvest,
and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing,
bringing in the sheaves.
Bringing in the sheaves,
bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come rejoicing,
bringing in the sheaves (2x)