
	
	
	
		
	 
	
		Author: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #259 (2007) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics:  Family and Relationships 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:
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, and tree and flow'r, 
Sun and moon, and stars of light:
Lord of all, to You we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
3 For the joy of ear and eye, 
For the heart and mind's delight, 
For the mystic harmony 
Linking sense to sound and sight:
Lord of all, to You we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
4 For the joy human love, 
Brother, sister, parent, child, 
Friends on earth, and friends above; 
For all gentle thoughts and mild:
Lord of all, to You we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
5 For Your church, that evermore 
Lifts its holy hands above, 
Off'ring up on ev'ry shore 
Its pure sacrifice of love:
Lord of all, to You we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
6 For Yourself, best Gift Divine! 
To this world so freely giv'n; 
Word Incarnate, God's design,
Peace on earth and joy in heav'n:
Lord of all, to You we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
Amen.
 Scripture: Psalm 107:8 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX 
			
	For the Beauty of the Earth