Author: Folliot S. Pierpont, 1835-1917 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #480 (2012) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to you we raise 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 you we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flow'r,
Sun and moon, and stars of light: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of ear and eye,
For the heart and mind’s delight,
For the mystic harmony
Linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain]
4 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above;
For all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain]
5 For your Church that evermore
Lifts its holy hands above,
Off'ring up on ev'ry shore
Its pure sacrifice of love: [Refrain]
6 For yourself, best Gift Divine,
To this world so freely giv'n;
Word Incarnate, God's design,
Peace on earth and joy in heav'n: [Refrain] Topics: Marriage Sacraments; Beauty; Children's Hymns; Church; Communion of Saints; Creation; Dedication of a Church; Ecology; Family Life; Friendship; Life; Love of God for Us; Morning; Praise; Sacrifice; Thanksgiving, Gratitude; Times and Seasons; Universe; World; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 105 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
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