Author: Maltbie Davenport Babcock Hymnal: Voices United #296 (1996) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D irregular Lyrics: 1 This is God's wondrous world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is God's wondrous world;
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas,
God's hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is God's wondrous world:
the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white,
declare their Maker's praise.
This is God's wondrous world:
God shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass or mountain pass,
God's voice speaks everywhere.
3 This is God's wondrous world:
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is God's wondrous world:
why should my heart be sad?
Let voices sing, let the heavens ring:
God reigns, let earth be glad!
Amen.
Topics: God Creation and Providence; Assurance; Children Praising; Confidence; Creation; Ecology; God Creator; God Presence; God Providence; God Sovereignty; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Joy; Kingdom of God; Music and Singing; Nature; Revelation; Trust; Warfare (Spiritual); Wonder; Epiphany 7 Year A; Easter 7 Year A; Pentecost Year A; Trinity Sunday Year A; Proper 7 Year A; Pentecost Year B; Proper 10 Year B; Proper 24 Year B; Proper 25 Year B Tune Title: TERRA BEATA
This Is God's Wondrous World