Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#25a

25a. Each little flower that opens

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 colours,
he made their tiny wings: [Refrain]

2 The purple-headed mountain,
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 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
• Author: Cecil Frances (Fanny) Alexander (1818–95)
• Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
• Meter: 76 76 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: God's World

Tune Information

• Name: ROYAL OAK
• Arranger: Martin Shaw (1875–1958)
• Meter: 76 76 with Refrain
• Incipit: 53432 17653 46767
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: 17th-century English traditional melody
• Copyright: Arrangement © J Curwen & Sons Ltd/Music Sales.
• Notes: Public Domain