Bringing In the Sheaves

"Bringing in the Sheaves" is a popular American Gospel song used almost exclusively by Protestant Christians (though the content is not specifically Protestant in nature). The lyrics were written in 1874 by Knowles Shaw, who was inspired by Psalm 126:6, "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."[1] Shaw also wrote music for these words, but they are now usually set to a tune by George Minor, written in 1880.

Bringing in the Sheaves
by Knowles Shaw
"Sheaves of Wheat" (1890) by Vincent van Gogh
Genre	Hymn
Written	1874
Based on	Psalm 126:6
Meter	12.11.12.11 with refrain

Lyrics

Knowles Shaw

Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness,

Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve;

Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,

We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Refrain:

Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,

We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,

Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,

We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,

Fearing neither clouds nor winter's chilling breeze;

By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,

We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Refrain

Going forth with weeping, sowing for the Master,

Though the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;

When our weeping's over, He will bid us welcome,

We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

Refrain

In Popular Culture

This hymn was sung in several episodes of the TV show Little House on the Prairie.[2]

This hymn also appeared in an episode of the sitcom Two and A Half Men

References

1. ""LIFE OF KNOWLES SHAW THE SINGING EVANGELIST" by William Baxter, at therestorationmovement.com". Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
2. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0633054/soundtrack?ref_=tt_trv_snd

External links

• "Bringing in the Sheaves" Mp3 and lyrics