For the Fruit of All Creation
For the fruit of all creation
The hymn expresses Lutheran gratitude for God's sustaining providence and the dignity of human work as a divine calling, reflecting the doctrine of vocation central to Lutheran theology. It integrates themes of stewardship and social responsibility with doxological joy, emphasizing both God's gift-giving and human responsibility in creation care.
History & Background
Written by Fred Pratt Green in 1970 for the British Methodist Hymn Supplement, this modern hymn quickly gained ecumenical acceptance. It has been widely adopted in Lutheran, Reformed, and other Protestant hymnals since its composition.
Hymnal Appearances
- Chalice Hymnal — 714
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 679
- Glory to God — 36
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 563
- Lutheran Service Book — 894
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 369
- New Century Hymnal — 425
- United Methodist Hymnal — 97
- Voices Together — 90
Bulletin Note
Written by Fred Pratt Green in 1970, this modern hymn recovers the Lutheran doctrine of vocation—the sacred dignity of work—while addressing contemporary concerns of economic justice and creation care.
Preaching Connection
This hymn transforms gratitude into ethical obligation: it proclaims the Gospel of divine provision while the Law echoes in its call to righteous stewardship and the sharing of abundance with those in need.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: God's paternal presence empowers disciples to go forth in healing mission, sustained by divine teaching and comfort
Themes
God's providence and care Gratitude and thanksgiving Stewardship of creation Human labor and divine blessing Social justice