The Celebration Hymnal

143

This Is My Father's World

1 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.  

2 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 the rustling grass I hear Him pass,  
He speaks to me everywhere.  

3 This is my Father's world,  
O let me ne'er forget  
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,  
God is the Ruler yet.  
This is my Father's world,  
The battle is not done;  
Jesus, Who died, shall be satisfied,  
And earth and heav'n be one.

WORDS: Maltbie D. Babcock
Theme: Assurance and Trust; Children's Hymns; Worship the Lord