For the Beauty of the Earth
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
For the beauty 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 hymn of praise.
For the beauty of each hour
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful hymn of praise.
For the joy of human love,
Brother, sister, parent, child,
Friends on earth, and friends above,
Pleasures pure and undefiled,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful hymn of praise.
For each perfect gift of thine,
To our race so freely given,
Graces human and divine,
Flowers of earth and buds of heaven,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful hymn of praise.
For thy Church which evermore
Lifteth holy hands above,
Offering up on every shore
Her pure sacrifice of love,
Lord of all, to thee we raise
This our grateful hymn of praise.
About For the Beauty of the Earth
"For the Beauty of the Earth" by Religious Music stands as a significant hymn within the American gospel tradition, reflecting the genre's deep roots in spiritual expression and communal worship. The song exemplifies the style often found in religious music, characterized by its uplifting melody and lyrics dedicated to praising the natural world and divine creation. As a staple in the repertoire of hymnals and gospel collections, it has been performed by countless artists across generations, serving as a vehicle for both individual reflection and collective celebration. Its enduring popularity underscores the universal appeal of themes connecting humanity with the beauty of God's work, making it a timeless contribution to the landscape of sacred and inspirational music.