565- For the Beauty of the Earth
Christian Life: Thankfulness
1
- 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 grateful song of praise.
2
- For the joy of human love,
- Brother, sister, parent, child,
- Friends on earth and Friend above,
- Pleasures pure and undefiled,
- Lord of all, to Thee we raise
- This our grateful song of praise.
3
- For the gift of Thy dear Son,
- For the hope of heaven at last,
- For the Spirit's victory won,
- For the crown when life is past,
- Lord of all, to Thee we raise
- Songs of gratitude and praise.