Fair Waved the Golden Corn HOLYROOD—J. Watson ST. GEORGE—Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876 Fair Waved the Golden Corn 1 Fair waved the golden corn In Canaan’s pleasant land, When full of joy, some shining morn, Went forth the reaper-band. 2 To God so good and great Their cheerful thanks they pour; Then carry to His temple-gate The choicest of their store. 3 Like Israel, Lord, we give Our earliest fruits to Thee, And pray that, long as we shall live, We may Thy children be. 4 Thine is our youthful