Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#824

824. 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 not forget
that, though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world;
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is king, let the heaven ring;
God reigns, let the earth be glad!

Text Information

• First Line: This is my Father's world
• Title: This Is My Father's World
• Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1848-1901
• Meter: S M D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Praise, Thanksgiving; Creation

Tune Information

• Name: TETRA PATRIS
• Composer: Franklin L. Sheppard, 1852-1930 (adapt.)
• Meter: S M D
• Key: D Major