"For the Beauty of the Earth"

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


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


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


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


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


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.


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