Author: Folliot S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 641 hymnals Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies: Lord of all to you we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. 2 For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, ... Topics: Church; Creation; Church; Creation; Church; Creation; Harvest; Joy; Praise; Stewardship; Thanksgiving; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Morning Prayer Hymn; Evening Prayer Hymn Scripture: Genesis 1:11-18 Used With Tune: DIX Text Sources: Lyra Eucharistica , 1864
For the Beauty of the Earth