Lyrics
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.
For the beauty 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.
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth and friends above,
For all gentle thoughts and mild.
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For Thy Church, that evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of love.
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Folliott S. Pierpoint
Every detail of creation—from the expansive skies to the quiet beauty of each hour—is a whisper of God’s constant love for us. When we pause to notice the world around us, our hearts are naturally drawn to worship the Maker of it all. This classic hymn invites us to step out of our busyness and offer a simple, heartfelt gift of gratitude. May your soul be refreshed today as you praise the Lord of all creation who surrounds you with grace.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.”
- Romans 1:20: “For since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made; so that they are without excuse.”
- Psalm 148:1-5: “Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh from the heavens. Praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his armies! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens. Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.”