Before a farmer can sow his seed, br it will take many hours of his toil, br Removing rocks, stumps, and weeds br culivating to make ready the soil, br When the land is tilled and prepared br as well as it can be, br The planted seed will take root and grow br into a bountiful field he will see, br br Our hearts are like the farmer's land br filled with greed, guilt, and pride, br We must confess it all to our Lord br those things within we hide, br This allows the Master to chip away br and remove what is sin, br Confession prepares the soil of the soul br so His fruit will blossom within.