_MUSIC._ WIR PFLÜGEN appeared in _Lieder für Volksschulen_, a collection of melodies for public schools, published, 1800, in Hannover. It was set to an arrangement of verses 3-10 of Claudius’ song, with the chorus sung by peasants, altered to suit the melody. The hymn has ever since been extraordinarily popular throughout Germany. “The tune, in spite of its wide compass, has become one of the best known and favored of all hymn tunes, and fully deserves its popularity.” 376. Thank the Lord _G. N. Fischer_, 1748-1800 _Tr. C. E. Krehbiel_, 1869-1948 Based on Jeremiah 33:11, Give thanks to the Lord of hosts, For the Lord is good, For his kindness endures forever. (Am. Trans.) Dankt dem Herrn! mit frohen Gaben Füllet er das ganze Land! Alles, Alles, was wir haben, Kommt aus seiner Vaterhand. Dankt dem Herrn! er giebt uns Leben Giebt uns Nahrung und Gedeihn. O wer wollt ihn nicht erheben Und sich seiner Güte freun! Dankt dem Herrn! vergisz, O Seele, Deines guten Vaters nie! Werd ihm ähnlich und erzähle Seine Wunder spät und früh. The author, Gottlob Nath. Fischer, was born at Graba, near Saalfeld. At the time of his death he was head master of the cathedral school and counselor of the consistory at Halberstadt. The translation was made by C. E. Krehbiel, Mennonite minister and editor who was born at Summerfield, Ill., the son of Rev. Christian and Susanna Ruth Krehbiel. After completing his education at the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Bloomfield, N. J., 1898-99, and in Berlin University, Germany, 1899-1901, Krehbiel became a member of the business firm, The Herald Publishing Co., Newton, Kansas, serving in the editorial and business offices for a period of 20 years. He served as editor of _Der Christlicher Bundesbote_, 1930-46, and as president of the General Conference of Mennonites for the two trienniums, 1935-41. Krehbiel was also a member of the committee that compiled the _Hymnary_. _MUSIC._ RINGE RECHT. For comments on this tune see Hymn 563. 377. Come, ye thankful people, come _Henry Alford_, 1810-71 A popular and widely used hymn at harvest festivals, especially in England. It was first published under the title “After Harvest,” in 1844. In 1867, it was revised by the author, the form here being this revised version. For comments on Henry Alford see Hymn 152. _MUSIC._ ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR has long been associated with these words, to which it is well suited in every way. Originally, however, the tune was set to the hymn “Hark! the song of jubilee.” For comments on the composer, George J. Elvey, see Hymn 118. 378. To Thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise _William Chatterdon Dix_, 1837-98