Nature's Message

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The little flowers peep through the ground

Author: Elizabeth M. Shields
Tune: [The little flowers peep through the ground]
Published in 5 hymnals

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1 The little flow’rs peep thro’ the ground
To say to people all around,
“Your heav’nly Father send His love
To you and you and you.”

2 The birds come back each happy spring
To say to people as they sing,
“Your heav’nly Father send His love
To you and you and you.”

3 The trees are dressed in gowns so new;
They say, “We have a message, too,
Your heav’nly Father send His love
To you and you and you.”

Source: The Cokesbury Worship Hymnal #285

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Author: Elizabeth M. Shields

Shields, Elizabeth McEwen. (Camden, South Carolina, September 22, 1879--May 5, 1962, Asheville, North Carolina). She was named for her grandmother, Elizabeth McEwen of South Carolina. Director, Children's Work of the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education; Chair, children's section of what is now known as the National Council of Churches. Published many books for children, including Junior Hymns and Songs and Worship and Conduct Songs. --Tina Schneider, from information in the DNAH Archives, which includes correspondence from Elizabeth McEwen Shield's sister. Go to person page >

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First Line:	The little flowers peep through the ground
Title:	Nature's Message
Author:	Elizabeth M. Shields
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Your heavenly Father sends his love