Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 348 hymnals First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: 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 flow'r that opens,
each little bird that sings,
he made their glowing colours,
he made their tiny wings. [Refrain]
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,
he made them every one. [Refrain]
4 The tall trees in the greenwood,
the meadows for our play,
the rushes by the water,
to gather ev'ry day. [Refrain]
s He gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty,
who has made all things well. [Refrain] Topics: Year B Proper 18; Year B Proper 19; The Wholeness of Creation Scripture: Mark 7:37 Used With Tune: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
All things bright and beautiful