Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#34b

34b. For the beauty of the earth

4. For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister parent, child,
Friends on earth and friends above,
For all gentle thoughts and mild,
Father, unto Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.

5. For each perfect gift of Thine,
To our race so freely given,
Graces human and divine,
Flowers of earth, and buds of heaven,
Father, unto Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.

6. For Thy Church that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Its pure sacrifice of love,
Father, unto Thee we raise
This our sacrifice of praise.

Text Information

• First Line: For the beauty of the earth
• Author: F. S. Pierpoint, 1835-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: Adoration and Praise; Praise: To God

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF HEAVEN
• Composer: Archbp. W. D. Maclagan, 1826-1910
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: E♭ Major