Thy hymn, written by Malbie Babcock in the 1860's was published from his writings by his wife after his untimely death. He never heard the poem sung,
but it is easy to understand his feelings as you gaze upon this scene.
This is my Father's world
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
his hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father's world,
the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white,
declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
he shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass;
he speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world.
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!
Listen to the melody played by Mary Beth Carlson!
(click play button twice to start)
