Author: Folliot S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #578 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
For the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies:
Refrain:
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon, and stars of light: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of ear and eye,
For the heart and mind's delight,
For the mystic harmony
Linking sense to sound and sight: [Refrain]
4 For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above;
For all gentle thoughts and mild: [Refrain]
5 For Thy church, that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of love: [Refrain]
6 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: [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Occasional Services Thanksgiving; Family; Nature; Opening; Processionals; Thanksgiving Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth