Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#17

17. This Is 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 the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me ev'rywhere,

3 This is my Father's world,
Oh! let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world,
The battle is not done,
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav'n be one.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: This is my Father's world
• Title: This Is My Father's World
• Author: Maltbie D. Babcock
• Meter: S. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Copyright: Words from "Thoughts for every Day Living" © 1901 by Charles Scribner's Sons
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: TERRA BEATA
• Arranger: S. F. L.
• Meter: S. M. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Traditional English Melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 1915 by the Trustees of the Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work
• Notes: Now Public Domain