Friday, July 20, 2007

"This Is My Father's World"

Lighthouse Cove by Carl Valente
Lighthouse Cove


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.

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.

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, The battle is not done, The Lord Who died shall be satisfied, And earth and heaven be one.



Words: Maltbie D. Babcock (1901)
Music: F.L. Sheppard (1915)

You can listen to the hymn at Cyber Hymnal

Picture courtesy of All Posters

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