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249. All Things Bright and Beautiful

Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
And all things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.

1 Each little flow'r that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
God 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:
God made them ev'ry 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, 1818-1895 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
Meter: 7 6 7 6 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ;
Topic: The Celebration of the Gospel Story: Creation and Providence; Children's Selections; Creation and Nature (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ROYAL OAK
Adapter: Martin Shaw, 1875-1948
Meter: 7 6 7 6 with refrain
Key: G Major or modal
Source: English melody



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