
Author: Folliot S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #130 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Abundance; Beauty; Family; Fellowship; God's Generosity; God's Love; Humanity; Intergenerational; Jesus Christ's Passion; Joy; Human Love; Peace on Earth; Praise; Sacredness of Creation; Thanksgiving Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to thee re 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:
Lord of all, to thee 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]
3 For Thyself, best Gift Divine
to the world so freely giv'n,
for that great, great love of thine,
peace on earth, and joy in heav'n: [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Philippians 4:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth