Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#263

263. This ls My Father's World

1 This is my Father's world;
And to my list'ning ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world;
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas,
His hand the wonders wrought.

2 This is my Father's world;
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world;
He shines in all that's fair;
In rustling grass I hear Him pass;
He speaks to me ev'rywhere.

3 This is my Father's world;
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: This is my Father's world
• Title: This ls My Father's World
• Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 (alt.)
• Meter: SMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 50:12
• Topic: Assurance; Children; Creation; Encopragement; Fathers; Providence; Rest; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: TERRA BEATA
• Adapter: Franklin L. Sheppard, 1852-1930
• Meter: SMD
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Traditional English Melody