Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #47 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
2 This is my Father's world,
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
3 This is my Father's world,
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!
God reigns: let earth be glad!
Amen.
Topics: God the Father Creator; God Eternity and Power; God Love and Fatherhood; Nature Scripture: Job 38:7 Languages: English Tune Title: TERRA BEATA
This Is My Father's World