Sown of God

Thy spirit, O Lord, makes life to abound; The earth is renewed, and fruitful the ground; To God ascribe glory and wisdom and might, Let God in His creatures forever delight. (Psalter 287, v. 1 -- Versification of Psalm 104 Warmer days are slowly approaching and with it comes all the joyous expectancy of life renewed, refreshed, and restored. We see new life all around us -- not in all its full mid-summer glory -- but we see it and anticipate it as the warm, earthy smells greet us once again...