African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#149

149. This Is My Father's World

1 This is my Father's world,
And to my list'ning ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world!
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas--
His hand the wonders wrought.

2 This is my Father's world--
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, sun shining bright,
Declare its Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world!
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass--
He speaks to me ev'rywhere.

3 This is my Father's world--
O let me ne'er forget
That tho' the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world!
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav'n be one.

Text Information

• First Line: This is my Father's world
• Title: This Is My Father's World
• Author: Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858-1901
• Meter: SMD
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 24:1
• Topic: God's Hand in Nature; Morning

Tune Information

• Name: TERRA BEATA
• Composer: Franklin L. Sheppard, 1852-1930
• Harmonizer: Norman Johnson
• Meter: SMD
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Harm © 1966, Singspiration Music (ASCAP)