Community of Christ Sings ‎#135

135. All Things Bright and Beautiful

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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 flow'r that opens,
each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
and made their tiny wings. [Refrain]

2 The purple-headed mountains,
the river running by,
the sunset and the morning
that brightens up the sky. [Refrain]

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

4 God 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 flow'r that opens
• Title: All Things Bright and Beautiful
• Author: Cecil F. Alexander (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  1 Chronicles 16:23-29
• Topic: Abundance; Beauty; Praise; Sacredness of Creation; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: ROYAL OAK
• Adapter: Martin Shaw, 1875-1958
• Harmonizer: John Ribble, 1907-1977
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. and refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: English melody
• Copyright: Harm. © 1983 John Ribble (admin. Westminster John Knox Press)