A new musical setting of the beloved hymn text. Lyric and gentle with a flowing accompaniment, the piece gradually builds to a stirring climax.
For the Beauty of the Earth
$1.90
Beautiful New Melody!
Performance by Bryan College Chorale and Chamber Singers posted on YouTube
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.
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
Our hymn of praise.
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.
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
Our hymn of praise.
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child;
Friends on earth and friends above;
For all gentle thoughts and mild;
For Thy Church that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of love;
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.
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This hymn of praise.
Lord, accept our hymn of grateful praise!
