African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#434

434. All Things Bright and Beautiful

Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

1 Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings. [Refrain]

2 The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
He made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate. [Refrain]

3 The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning
That brightens up the sky; [Refrain]

4 The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden:
He made them every one; [Refrain]

5 The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day; [Refrain]

6 He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Each little flower that opens
• Title: All Things Bright and Beautiful
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895
• Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:31
  ;
  John 1:3
• Topic: The Christian Life: Faith and Assurance; Children

Tune Information

• Name: ALL THINGS BRIGHT
• Composer: W. H. Monk
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Key: C Major