54 – For the Beauty of the Earth

For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth, Over and around us lies;

Christ our God, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.

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For the wonder of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light;

Christ our God, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.

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For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent child, Friend on earth and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild;

Christ our God, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.

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For Thy Church evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of love;

Christ our God, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise.

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