[121 Words]
For the beauty of the earthFor the glory of the skies,
For the love which from our birth
Over and around us lies:
[Refrain]
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our joyful hymn of praise!
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth and friends above,
For all gentle thoughts and mild:
For Thyself, best gift devine,
To our race so freely given;
For that great, great love of Thine,
Peace on earth and joy in heaven:
[words by Folliot S. Pierpoint, rev.; Setting by John Rutter]
