FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH-Hymn with lyrics

For the beauty of the earth,
for the splendor of the skies,
for the love which from our birth
over and around us lies,
Source of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of ear and eye,
for the heart and mind’s delight,
for the mystic harmony
linking sense to sound and sight,
Source of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.

For the wonder of each hour,
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light,
Source of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of human care,
brother, sister, parent, child,
for thy Kingship we all share,
for all gentle thoughts and mild,
Source of all, to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.

Source of all to thee we raise
this our hymn of grateful praise.
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"For the Beauty of the Earth" is a beloved Christian hymn written by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint in 1864. The hymn is a poetic expression of gratitude and praise for God's creation, highlighting the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

This hymn is a heartfelt representation of:

Appreciation for the beauty of nature
Gratitude for God's creation and provision
Praise for the splendor and majesty of the earth
Recognition of God's presence in all things

The lyrics convey a sense of:

Awe and wonder at the natural world
Thankfulness for the blessings of creation
Reverence for the majesty of God's handiwork
Joy in the beauty and goodness of life

The hymn's famous lines, "For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies," have become a classic expression of Christian appreciation for the natural world and the God who created it.