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This Is My Father's World
A New Liturgy Lyrics
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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! The battle is not done;
Jesus who died,
shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav'n be one.
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!
Almighty and everlasting God, you made the universe with all its marvelous order, its atoms, worlds, and galaxies, and the infinite complexity of living creatures: Grant that, as we probe the mysteries of your creation, we may come to know you more truly, and more surely fulfill our role in your eternal purpose; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The song "This Is My Father's World" by A New Liturgy is a beautiful hymn that speaks of the beauty and wonder of God's creation in the world around us. The first verse speaks of how everything in nature sings and echoes the music of the spheres, inviting the listener to take in and appreciate the natural world around them. The second verse highlights the way animals and plants declare the praises of their maker, echoing back their existence to God. The third verse emphasizes that even in the midst of evil and wrongdoing, God still rules the world, and the final verse declares joyfully that God is King and the heavens and the earth sing out his glory.
What makes this hymn particularly interesting is how it engages with the concept of creation theology, a theological perspective which sees God as being intimately involved in every aspect of the created world around us. This theology holds that God created the world out of love, and that every part of creation is a reflection of God's wisdom, goodness, and beauty. The song also incorporates elements of Scripture, particularly Psalm 24, which declares that "the earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."
Overall, "This Is My Father's World" is a hymn that speaks to the beauty and wonder of creation and invites the listener to see God's presence and handiwork in the natural world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my Father's world,
The world we live in belongs to our Heavenly Father
and to my listening ears
I can hear the sounds of nature praising God
all nature sings, and round me rings
Every living thing on this earth sings and praises God
the music of the spheres.
The harmony of the universe is a hymn of worship to God
I rest me in the thought
I find comfort in the understanding
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
That everything in nature is a testament to God's miraculous creation
his hand the wonders wrought.
That God has created everything in nature with His own hand
the birds their carols raise,
The birds sing out their praises to God
the morning light, the lily white,
Even the light of the day and the beauty of the flowers declare the glory of God
declare their maker's praise.
By their very existence, they praise God the Creator
he shines in all that's fair;
God is revealed in everything that is good and beautiful
in the rustling grass I hear him pass;
Even the sound of the rustling of the grass is a sign of the Lord's presence
he speaks to me everywhere.
God speaks to us through his creation in every corner of the world
O let me ne'er forget
May I never forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
That even when things seem bleak and hopeless
God is the ruler yet.
God is still in control and remains the ruler of the world
The battle is not done;
The fight against evil is not yet finished
Jesus who died,
Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins
shall be satisfied,
Will be fully content and pleased
And earth and heav'n be one.
And heaven and earth will be united
why should my heart be sad?
Why should I be sad?
The Lord is King;
Because the Lord is the eternal King
let the heavens ring!
Let the heavens ring out praises to God in celebration
God reigns; let the earth be glad!
God is in control and we can find joy in His reign on this earth
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.