Author: Folliott S. Pierpont Hymnal: Sing With Me #54 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Know Creation Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies,
Refrain:
Christ, our Lord, to you we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild, (Refrain)
Scripture: Psalm 33:4-9 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth