Author: Folliott S. Pierpont Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 630 hymnals Matching Instances: 242 Refrain First Line: Christ, our Lord, to you we raise 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 you we raise
this, our hymn of grateful praise.
2 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above;
for all gentle thoughts and mild. (Refrain)
Topics: Singing God's Story Creation Used With Tune: DIX
For the Beauty of the Earth