Moravian Book of Worship ‎#467

467. All Things Bright and Beautiful

Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful -
the Lord God made them all.

1 Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings -
God made their glowing colors,
God made their tiny wings.

2 The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky. [Refrain]

3 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden -
God made them, every one. [Refrain]

4 God gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty,
who has made all things well. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Each little flower that opens
• Title: All Things Bright and Beautiful
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1848, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: All things bright and beautiful
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1
  ;
  Nehemiah 9:6
  ;
  Psalm 104
  ;
  Psalm 148
  ;
  Ecclesiastes 3:11
  ;
  Matthew 6:25-34
  ;
  John 1:3
  ;
  Romans 1:19-20
• Topic: Father and Creator; God; God--Creator

Tune Information

• Name: ROYAL OAK
• Harmonizer: John Worst (1974, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: Trad. English melody