Hymn 819 - from the Liturgy for the use of The General Church of the New Jerusalem (2005).
version: bass learning track
The melody "Terra Beata" taken from an English folk tune and arranged by Franklin L. Sheppard (1915)
Words by Maltbie D. Babcock:
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.
This is my Father's world: the birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's World: He shines in all that's fair;
In rustling grass I hear Him pass, His voice is ev'rywhere.
This is my Father's world: O let me not forget
That though the wrong may seem so strong, God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world: Why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King, let heaven ring; God reigns, let earth be glad.
bass - Graham Bier
piano - Leah Martin
recorded and mixed by Keith Genzlinger
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