Author: Frances Whitmarsh Wile, 1878-1939 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #57 (1993) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder Winter Lyrics: 1 All beautiful the march of days,
as seasons come and go;
the hand that shaped the rose hath wrought
the crystal of the snow;
hath sent the hoary frost of heaven,
the flowing waters sealed,
and laid a silent loveliness
on hill and wood and field.
2 O’er white expanses, sparkling clear
the radiant morns unfold;
the solemn splendors of the night
burn brighter through the cold;
life mounts in every throbbing vein,
love deepens round the hearth,
and clearer sounds the angel-hymn,
"Good will and peace on earth."
3 O Thou from whose unfathomed law
the year in beauty flows,
thy self the vision passing by
in crystal and in rose.
Day unto day doth utter speech,
and night to night proclaim,
in ever changing words of light
the wonder of thy name. Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
All Beautiful the March of Days