204. All things bright and beautiful

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1823-95)

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:

2. The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky:

3. The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden,
he made them every one:

4. He gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God almighty,
who has made all things well:

Scriptures: Genesis 2:19-20, Acts 14:15, Matthew 6:26, James 1:17, Psalms 145:10, Revelation 4:11, Genesis 1:31, Deuteronomy 8:7-8, Job 39, Psalms 50:10-11, Psalms 65:8, Psalms 74:17, Psalms 94:9, Psalms 104:4-25, Proverbs 20:12, Proverbs 22:2, Matthew 6:28, Mark 7:37, 1 Timothy 4:4, 1 Timothy 6:17, Revelation 10:6