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Let all creation dance
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #539 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Let all creation dance
in energies sublime,
as order turns with chance,
unfolding space and time;
for nature's art
in glory grows,
and newly shows
God's mind and heart.
2 God's breath each force unfurls,
igniting from a spark
expanding starry swirls,
with whirlpools dense and dark.
Though moon and sun
seem mindless things,
each orbit sings:
'your will be done.'
3 Our own amazing earth,
with sunlight, cloud and storms,
and life's abundant growth
in lovely shapes and forms
is made for praise,
a fragile whole,
and from its soul
heaven's music plays.
4 Lift heart and soul and voice:
in Christ all praises meet,
and nature shall rejoice
as all is made complete.
In hope be strong,
all life befriend,
and kindly tend
creation's song. Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: DARWALL'S 148TH
Let all creation dance
The works of the Lord are created in wisdom
Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #551 (2013) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 The works of the Lord are created in wisdom;
we view the earth's wonders and call him to mind:
we hear what he says in the world we discover
and God shows his glory in all that we find.
2 Not even the angels have ever been granted
to tell the full story of nature and grace;
but open to God is all human perception,
the mysteries of time and the secrets of space.
3 The sun every morning lights up his creation,
the moon marks the rhythm of months in their turn;
the glittering stars are arrayed in his honour,
adorning the years as they ceaselessly burn.
4 The wind is his breath and the clouds are his signal,
the rain and the snow are the robes of his choice;
the storm and the lightning, his watchmen and heralds,
the crash of the thunder, the sound of his voice.
5 The song is unfinished; how shall we complete it,
and where find the skill to perfect all God's praise?
At work in all places, he cares for all peoples:
how great is the Lord to the end of all days! Scripture: Sirach 42 Languages: English Tune Title: STREETS OF LAREDO (THE BARD OF ARMAGH)
The works of the Lord are created in wisdom
God, whose farm is all creation
Author: Leslie Thomas John Arlott (1914-1991) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #285 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: GOTT WILL 'S MACHEN
God, whose farm is all creation
For his mercies still endure
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #286 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: Praise, O praise our God and King Lyrics: 1 Praise, O praise our God and King;
hymns of adoration sing:
Refrain:
For his mercies still endure
ever faithful, ever sure.
2 Praise him that he made the sun
day by day his course to run: [Refrain]
3 And the silver moon by night,
shining with her gentle light: [Refrain]
4 Praise him that he gave the rain
to mature the swelling grain: [Refrain]
5 And hath bid the fruitful field
crops of precious increase yield: [Refrain]
6 Praise him for our harvest-store;
he hath filled the garner-floor: [Refrain]
7 And for richer food than this,
pledge of everlasting bliss: [Refrain]
8 Glory to our bounteous King;
glory let creation sing:
Glory to the Father, Son,
and blest Spirit, Three in One. Scripture: Genesis 1:11-19 Languages: English Tune Title: MONKLAND
For his mercies still endure
For the fruits of all creation
Author: Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #284 (2013) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 For the fruits of all creation,
thanks be to God;
for the gifts to every nation,
thanks be to God;
for the ploughing, sowing, reaping,
silent growth while we are sleeping,
future needs in earth's safe-keeping,
thanks be to God.
2 In the just reward of labour,
God's will is done;
in the help we give our neighbour,
God's will is done;
in our world-wide task of caring
for the hungry and despairing,
in the harvests we are sharing,
God's will is done.
3 For the harvests of the Spirit,
thanks be to God;
for the good we all inherit,
thanks be to God;
for the wonders that astound us,
for the truths that still confound us,
most of all, that love has found us,
thanks be to God. Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: EAST ACKLAM
For the fruits of all creation
Oh, the life of the world is a joy and a treasure
Author: Kathy Galloway (b. 1952) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #548 (2013) Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LIFE OF THE WORLD
Oh, the life of the world is a joy and a treasure
Let us, with a gladsome mind
Author: John Milton, the elder (c. 1563-1647) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #706 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Let us, with a gladsome mind,
praise the Lord, for he is kind:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
2 Let us blaze his name abroad,
for of gods he is the God:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
3 He with all-commanding might
filled the new-made world with light:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
4 He the golden-tressèd sun
caused all day his course to run:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
5 And the hornèd moon at night
'mid her spangled sisters bright:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
6 All things living he doth feed,
his full hand supplies their need:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure.
7 Let us, with a gladsome mind,
praise the Lord, for he is kind:
For his mercies ay endure,
ever faithful, ever sure. Scripture: Psalm 136 Languages: English Tune Title: MONKLAND
Let us, with a gladsome mind
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #385 (2013) Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: Praise the God of all creation Scripture: John 7:37 Languages: English Tune Title: WORD OF TRUTH AND LIFE
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O worship the King, all glorious above
Author: Robert Grant (1779-1838) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #754 (2013) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 O worship the King, all glorious above;
O gratefully sing his power and his love;
our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.
2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space;
his chariots of wrath the deep thunder clouds form,
and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
3 The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, thy power hath founded of old;
hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree,
and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
4 Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
5 Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;
thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
6 O measureless might, ineffable love,
while angels delight to hymn thee above,
thy humbler creation, though feeble their lays,
with true adoration shall sing to thy praise. Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: HANNOVER
O worship the King, all glorious above
All things bright and beautiful
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #533a (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful,
the Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings,
he made their glowing colours,
he made their tiny wings: [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky: [Refrain]
3 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden,
he made them every one: [Refrain]
4 The tall trees in the greenwood,
the meadows where we play,
the rushes by the water
we gather every day: [Refrain]
5 He gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God almighty,
who has made all things well: [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: ROYAL OAK
All things bright and beautiful
All things bright and beautiful
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #533b (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful,
the Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings,
he made their glowing colours,
he made their tiny wings: [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky: [Refrain]
3 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden,
he made them every one: [Refrain]
4 The tall trees in the greenwood,
the meadows where we play,
the rushes by the water
we gather every day: [Refrain]
s He gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God almighty,
who has made all things well: [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
All things bright and beautiful
Lord, bring the day to pass
Author: Ian Masson Fraser (b. 1917) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #543 (2013) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Lord, bring the day to pass
when forest, rock and hill,
the beasts, the birds, the grass,
will know your finished will:
when we attain our destiny
and nature lives in harmony.
2 Forgive our careless use
of water, ore and soil —
the plenty we abuse
supplied by others' toil:
save us from making self our creed,
turn us towards each other's need.
3 Give us, when we release
creation's secret powers,
to harness them for peace —
our children's peace and ours:
teach us the art of mastering
in servant form, which draws death's sting.
4 Creation groans, travails,
futile its present plight,
bound — till the hour it hails
God's children born of light
who enter on their true estate.
Come, Lord: new heavens and earth create. Scripture: Romans 8:21-22 Languages: English Tune Title: LAWES'S PSALM 47
Lord, bring the day to pass
Morning glory, starlit sky
Author: William Hubert Vanstone (1923-1999) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #544a (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Languages: English Tune Title: EMMA
Morning glory, starlit sky
Morning glory, starlit sky
Author: William Hubert Vanstone (1923-1999) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #544b (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 13
Morning glory, starlit sky
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #553a (2013) Meter: 5.5.10 D Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster —
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently, and making us one. Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Languages: English Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #553b (2013) Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster —
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently, and making us one. Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Languages: English Tune Title: [Touch the earth lightly]
Touch the earth lightly
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm (1866-1960) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #650 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not,
as thou hast been thou for ever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided,
great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.
2 Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest,
sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. [Refrain]
3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: FAITHFULNESS
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Who can measure heaven and earth?
Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #822 (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Sirach 1 Languages: English Tune Title: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE
Who can measure heaven and earth?
Lord of all worlds, we worship and adore you
Author: Christopher J. Ellis (b. 1949) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #540 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: INTERCESSOR
Lord of all worlds, we worship and adore you
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #545 (2013) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Gracious God, in adoration
Author: Basil Bridge (b. 1927) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #538 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
Gracious God, in adoration
Think of a world without any flowers
Author: Doreen E. Newport (1927-2004) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #552 (2013) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Think of a world without any flowers,
think of a wood without any trees,
think of a sky without any sunshine,
think of the air without any breeze.
We thank you, Lord, for flowers and trees and sunshine,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
2 Think of a world without any animals,
think of a field without any herd,
think of a stream without any fishes,
think of a dawn without any bird.
We thank you, Lord, for all your living creatures,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
3 Think of a world without any people,
think of a street with no-one living there,
think of a town without any houses,
no-one to love and nobody to care.
We thank you, Lord, for families and friendships,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 Languages: English Tune Title: GENESIS
Think of a world without any flowers
Praise and thanksgiving
Author: Albert Frederick Bayly (1901-1984) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #287 (2013) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1:29-31 Languages: English Tune Title: BUNESSAN
Praise and thanksgiving
Creating God, we bring our song of praise
Author: Jan Berry (b. 1953) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #535 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Isaiah 61 Languages: English Tune Title: BLACKBIRD LEYS
Creating God, we bring our song of praise
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Author: Cyril Argentine Alington (1872-1955) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #541 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Job 38:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: ST AUDREY
Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
With wonder, Lord, we see your works
Author: Brian Foley (1919-2000) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #554 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.4 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English Tune Title: ES IST KEIN TAG
With wonder, Lord, we see your works
O Lord of heaven and earth and sea
Author: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #750 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.4 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 O Lord of heaven and earth and sea,
to thee all praise and glory be.
How shall we show our love to thee
who givest all?
2 The golden sunshine, vernal air,
sweet flowers and fruit, thy love declare;
when harvests ripen, thou art there,
who givest all.
3 For peaceful homes, and healthful days,
for all the blessings earth displays,
we owe thee thankfulness and praise,
who givest all.
4 Thou didst not spare thine only Son,
but gav'st him for a world undone,
and freely with that blessèd One
thou givest all.
5 Thou giv'st the Holy Spirit's dower,
Spirit of life and love and power,
and dost his sevenfold graces shower
upon us all.
6 For souls redeemed, for sins forgiven,
for means of grace and hopes of heaven,
Father, what can to thee be given,
who givest all?
7 We lose what on ourselves we spend,
we have as treasure without end
whatever, Lord, to thee we lend,
who givest all.
8 To thee, from whom we all derive
our life, our gifts, our power to give:
O may we ever with thee live,
who givest all. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: ALMSGIVING
O Lord of heaven and earth and sea
Praise the Lord of heaven
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #760 (2013) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord of heaven,
praise him in the height;
praise him, all his angels,
praise him, hosts of light.
Sun and moon together,
shining stars aflame,
planets in their courses,
magnify his name!
2 Earth and ocean praise him;
mountains, hills and trees;
fire and hail and tempest,
wind and storm and seas.
Praise him, fields and forests,
birds on flashing wings,
praise him, beasts and cattle,
all created things.
3 Now by prince and people
let his praise be told;
praise him, men and maidens,
praise him, young and old.
He, the Lord of glory!
We his praise proclaim!
High above all heavens
magnify his name! Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: VICARS' CLOSE
Praise the Lord of heaven
Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #283 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Fill your hearts with joy and gladness,
sing and praise your God and mine!
Great the Lord in love and wisdom,
might and majesty divine!
He who framed the starry heavens
knows and names them as they shine.
2 Praise the Lord, his people, praise him!
Wounded souls his comfort know;
those who fear him find his mercies,
peace for pain and joy for woe;
humble hearts are high exalted,
human pride and power laid low.
3 Praise the Lord for times and seasons,
cloud and sunshine, wind and rain;
spring to melt the snows of winter
till the waters flow again;
grass upon the mountain pastures,
golden valleys thick with grain.
4 Fill your hearts with joy and gladness,
peace and plenty crown your days;
love his laws, declare his judgements,
walk in all his words and ways;
he the Lord and we his children:
praise the Lord, all people, praise! Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE
Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
Above the moon earth rises
Author: Thomas H. Troeger (b. 1945) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #531 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: SALLEY GARDENS
Above the moon earth rises
As water to the thirsty
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #534 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.4.4.6 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 As water to the thirsty,
as beauty to the eyes,
as strength that follows weakness,
as truth instead of lies,
as songtime and springtime
and summertime to be,
so is my Lord,
my living Lord,
so is my Lord to me.
2 Like calm in place of clamour,
like peace that follows pain,
like meeting after parting,
like sunshine after rain,
like moonlight and starlight
and sunlight on the sea,
so is my Lord,
my living Lord,
so is my Lord to me.
3 As sleep that follows fever,
as gold instead of grey,
as freedom after bondage,
as sunrise to the day,
as home to the traveller
and all we long to see,
so is my Lord,
my living Lord,
so is my Lord to me. Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: OASIS
As water to the thirsty
Creator God, the world around
Author: Brian Hoare (b. 1935) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #536 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 Creator God, the world around
declares your glory — flower and tree,
the evening sky and torrent's sound
and mountain stream and rolling sea.
Yet all this beauty cannot show
a God whom we can truly know.
2 Composer God, all music sings
your power, your praise, your majesty:
in drum and trumpet, flute and strings,
in choir and song and symphony.
Yet music which inspires our praise
can never fathom all your ways.
3 Designer God, in shape and form
the beauty you inspire is shown;
in line and colour, etched or drawn,
in sculpture, painting, glass and stone.
Yet all these talents can't express
the full truth of your loveliness.
4 Mysterious God, though all the arts
of nature and of human skill
may move us, yet our longing hearts
are never satisfied until
in Jesus Christ you show your face:
a God of love and truth and grace. Scripture: John 1:18 Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
Creator God, the world around
Lord of all, to thee we raise
Author: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #537a (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: For the beauty of the earth Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the beauty 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 sacrifice of praise.
2 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: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above,
pleasures pure and undefiled: [Refrain]
4 For each perfect gift of thine,
to our race so freely given,
graces human and divine,
flowers of earth and buds of heaven: [Refrain]
5 For thy church which evermore
lifteth holy hands above,
offering up on every shore
her pure sacrifice of love, [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGLANDS LANE
Lord of all, to thee we raise
Lord of all, to thee we raise
Author: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1835-1917) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #537b (2013) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: For the beauty of the earth Lyrics: 1 For the beauty of the earth,
for the beauty 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 sacrifice of praise.
2 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: [Refrain]
3 For the joy of human love,
brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth, and friends above,
pleasures pure and undefiled: [Refrain]
4 For each perfect gift of thine,
to our race so freely given,
graces human and divine,
flowers of earth and buds of heaven: [Refrain]
5 For thy church which evermore
lifteth holy hands above,
offering up on every shore
her pure sacrifice of love, [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LUCERNA LAUDONIAE
Lord of all, to thee we raise
Lord of the boundless curves of space
Author: Albert Frederick Bayly (1901-1984) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #542 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1 Languages: English Tune Title: SAN ROCCO
Lord of the boundless curves of space
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee
Author: Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #546 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Creation and the Environment First Line: O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW GREAT THOU ART
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee
The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #549 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 The heavens declare thy glory, Lord;
in every star thy wisdom shines;
but when our eyes behold thy word,
we read thy name in fairer lines.
2 The rolling sun, the changing light,
and nights and days, thy power confess;
but the blest volume thou hast writ
reveals thy justice and thy grace.
3 Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise
round the whole earth, and never stand;
so, when thy truth began its race,
it touched and glanced on every land.
4 Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest
till through the world thy truth has run;
till Christ has all the nations blest
that see the light or feel the sun.
5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise;
bless the dark world with heavenly light;
thy gospel makes the simple wise,
thy laws are pure, thy judgements right.
6 Thy noblest wonders here we view,
in souls renewed and sins forgiven:
Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew,
and make thy word my guide to heaven. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The heavens declare thy glory, Lord
The spacious firmament on high
Author: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #550 (2013) Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 The spacious firmament on high,
with all the blue ethereal sky,
and spangled heavens, a shining frame,
their great Original proclaim.
The unwearied sun from day to day
does his Creator's power display,
and publishes to every land
the work of an almighty hand.
2 Soon as the evening shades prevail
the moon takes up the wondrous tale,
and nightly to the listening earth
repeats the story of her birth;
whilst all the stars that round her burn,
and all the planets in their turn,
confirm the tidings, as they roll,
and spread the truth from pole to pole.
3 What though in solemn silence all
move round the dark terrestrial ball;
what though nor real voice nor sound
amid their radiant orbs be found;
in reason's ear they all rejoice,
and utter forth a glorious voice,
for ever singing as they shine,
'The hand that made us is divine.' Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: ADDISON'S
The spacious firmament on high
He's got the whole world in his hand
Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #656 (2013) Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 He's got the whole world in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
He's got the whole wide world in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
2 He's got you and me, brother, in his hand.
He's got you and me, brother, in his hand.
He's got you and me, brother, in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
3 He's got you and me, sister, in his hand.
He's got you and me, sister, in his hand.
He's got you and me, sister, in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
4 He's got the little tiny baby in his hand.
He's got the little tiny baby in his hand.
He's got the little tiny baby in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
5 He's got everybody here in his hand.
He's got everybody here in his hand.
He's got everybody here in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
6 He's got the whole world in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand.
He's got the whole wide world in his hand.
He's got the whole world in his hand. Scripture: Isaiah 45:12 Languages: English Tune Title: [He's got the whole world in his hand]
He's got the whole world in his hand
The heavens proclaim God's glory
Author: Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #793 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: STAND UP
The heavens proclaim God's glory
The peace of the earth be with you
Author: Christine Carson (b. 1965) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #845 (2013) Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: John 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: [The peace of the earth be with you]
The peace of the earth be with you
All creatures of our God and King
Author: William Henry Draper (1855-1933); St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #532 (2013) Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
thou silver moon with softer gleam:
[Refrain:]
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, alleluia, allelluia! [Refrain]
2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice;
ye lights of evening, find a voice: [Refrain]
3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Thou fire, so masterful and bright,
that givest us both warmth and light: [Refrain]
4 Dear mother earth, who day by day
unfoldest blessings on our way,
O praise him, alleluia!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
let them his glory also show: [Refrain]
5 All ye that are of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O sing ye, alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God, and on him cast your care: [Refrain]
6 And thou, most kind and gentle death,
waiting to hush our latest breath,
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou leadest home the child of God,
and Christ our Lord the way has trod: [Refrain]
7 Let all things their creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness;
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One: [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
All creatures of our God and King
O Lord of every shining constellation
Author: Albert Frederick Bayly (1901-1984) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #547 (2013) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Creation and the Environment Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHWOOD
O Lord of every shining constellation
God moves in a mysterious way
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #647 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Creation and the Environment Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way
his wonders to perform;
he plants his footsteps in the sea,
and rides upon the storm.
2 Deep in unfathomable mines
of never-failing skill
he treasures up his bright designs,
and works his sovereign will.
3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
the clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy, and shall break
in blessings on your head.
4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
but trust him for his grace;
behind a frowning providence
he hides a smiling face.
5 His purposes will ripen fast,
unfolding every hour;
the bud may have a bitter taste,
but sweet will be the flower.
6 Blind unbelief is sure to err,
and scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
and he will make it plain. Scripture: Psalm 77:11-20 Languages: English Tune Title: LONDON NEW
God moves in a mysterious way
God’s law is perfect, and converts
Hymnal: Together in Song #8 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Adoration and Praise; Creation; Environment; Evangelism; Fulfilment; God's Love to Us; Humility; Law of God; Majesty of God; Name/s of God; Pilgrimage; Salvation; Sovereignty of God; Stewardship; Truth; Wisdom; Worship The Word Lyrics: 1 God's law is perfect, and converts
the soul in sin that lies;
God's testimony is most sure,
and makes the simple wise.
2 The statutes of the Lord are right,
they all rejoice the heart;
the Lord's command is pure, and will
light to the eyes impart.
3 The Lord God's worship is most pure,
delighting every heart;
the judgments of the Lord are true,
perfect in every part.
4 They more than gold, than much find gold
to be desired are;
than honey from the honeycomb
they sweeter are by far.
5 Moreover, they your servants warn
upon the pilgrim way;
God's law provides a great reward
which can be ours today.
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4 Languages: Latin Tune Title: ST ANDREW
God’s law is perfect, and converts
