
Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Hymnal: PFTL1997 #157 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Scripture: Genesis 1:11-18 Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of 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:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.
3 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above,
For all gentle tho'ts and mild:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.
4 For Thy church that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Off'ring up on ev'ry shore
Her pure sacrifice of love:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of praise. Topics: Christians Thanksgiving; God Creator Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth