Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #66 (1957) Topics: Praise Hymns Refrain First Line: Lord of all, to thee 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:
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 thy church that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of love, [Refrain]
4 For thyself, best Gift Divine
To our race so freely given!
For the great, great love of thine,
Peace on earth and joy in heaven, [Refrain]
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: [For the beauty of the earth]
For the Beauty of the Earth