The New English Hymnal ‎#264

264. 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.

2 Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings. [Refrain]

3 The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning,
That brightens up the sky; [Refrain]

4 The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,--
He made them every one; [Refrain]

5 *The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows for our play,
The rushes by the water,
To gather every day;-- [Refrain]

6 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: Mrs. C. F. Alexander, 1818-95
• Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
• Meter: 76 76 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Times and Seasons: God in Nature; Harvest

Tune Information

• Name: ROYAL OAK
• Adapter: Martin Shaw, 1875-1958
• Meter: 76 76 and refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Traditional English Melody
• Copyright: Adapt. by permission of William Elkin Music Services, Sole Agents for J. Curwen & Sons Ltd.