Community of Christ Sings ‎#136

136. This Is God's Wondrous World

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 rustling grass or mountain pass,
God's voice speaks everywhere.

3 This is God's wondrous world;
oh, 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!

Text Information

• First Line: This is God's wondrous world
• Title: This Is God's Wondrous World
• Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.D. (S.M.D.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 41:10
• Topic: Beauty; Continuing Revelation; God: Sustainer; God's Presence; Praise; Sacredness of Creation

Tune Information

• Name: TERRA BEATA
• Adapter: Franklin L. Sheppard, 1852-1930
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.D. (S.M.D.)
• Key: D Major