Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Hymnal: CEL1997 #182 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 First Line: For the beauty of the earth Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
For the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies;
Refrain:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the wonder of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child;
Friends on earth and friends above;
For all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain] Topics: The Family at Worship Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth (Family Worship Setting)