Common Praise (1998) ‎#416

416. 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 radiant flower that opens,
each vibrant bird that sings,
God made their glowing colours,
God made their lively wings. [Refrain]

2 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruit in the garden,
God made them every one. [Refrain]

3 The rocky mountain splendour,
the loon's wild, haunting call,
the great lakes and the prairies,
the forest in the fall. [Refrain]

4 God gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is the Creator,
who has made all things well. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Each radiant flower that opens
• Title: All Things Bright and Beautiful
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
• Meter: 76 76 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:1-2:4
  ;
  Psalm 104
  ;
  Matthew 6:24-34
• Topic: Creation; Canada

Tune Information

• Name: ROYAL OAK
• Adapter and Arranger: Martin Shaw (1875-1958)
• Meter: 76 76 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: English trad.