Community of Christ Sings ‎#130

130. For the Beauty of the Earth

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 joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain]

3 For Thyself, best Gift Divine
to the world so freely giv'n,
for that great, great love of thine,
peace on earth, and joy in heav'n: [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: For the beauty of the earth
• Title: For the Beauty of the Earth
• Author: Folliot S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to thee re raise
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Philippians 4:19-20
• Topic: Abundance; Beauty; Family; Fellowship; God's Generosity; God's Love; Humanity; Intergenerational; Jesus Christ's Passion; Joy; Human Love; Peace on Earth; Praise; Sacredness of Creation; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: DIX
• Composer: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872
• Arranger: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. and refrain
• Key: G Major or modal