Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#406

406. 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,
Declares 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: 2012
• Topic: Beauty; Creation; God the Father, Creator; Morning; Music; Praise; Presence of God; Unity; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: TERRA BEATA
• Composer: Franklin L. Sheppard, 1852-1930
• Harmonizer: Norman Johnson, 1928-1983
• Meter: SMD
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: harm. © 1966, Singspiration Music (ASCAP)