Thursday, August 9, 2007

"For the Beauty of the Earth"

Give Thanks by Grant
Give Thanks



During this long hot summer season, we often complain about the heat. I have already heard it said: "When will fall be here?" So this Bible verse came to my mind. And I found a beautiful hymn of praise to the Lord.


For the Beauty of the Earth


Summer Garden by Jacqueline Penney
Summer Garden



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 Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.


Sunlight Under The Poplars by Claude Monet
Sunlight Under The Poplars



For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.


A Mother's Joy by Bessie Pease Gutmann
A Mother's Joy



For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child; Friends on earth and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.


Gathering Place by Ann Mount
Gathering Place



For thy Church that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.


Jesus
Jesus



For Thyself, best gift divine, To our race so freely given; For that great, great love of Thine, Peace on earth and joy in heaven: Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.


Words: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1864)
Music: Konrad Kocher (1838)

You can listen to the hymn at The Cyber Hymnal.


images courtesy of All Posters

8 comments:

Mimi said...

Once again you have out done yourself with your pictures and your hymn... thank you for the pleasure you give others with your blog

Cathy said...

Thank you, Mimi. I appreciate your sweet comment.

Kelli said...

Beautiful post, Cathy! The hymn is wonderful and such lovely photos!
Kelli

Cathy said...

Thank you, Kelli. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Jodi said...

Cathy ~ So beautiful and such a timely reminder. I believe the season of discontent has settled amongst some because of the heat. It's good to remember to be thankful in all things, for the Lord is good all the time. :o)

Cathy said...

Thank you Jodi, for the nice comment. I was glad to see you visited today. :-)

Saija said...

to start the day with a hymn of praise like this - is to realize the blessings of our Creator God! ...

i love the majestic old hymns and you've presented this one beautifully ...

blessings on your sunday!!!

Cathy said...

Thank you Saija, for your sweet blessing this morning.
And blessing on you two also!