This Is My Father's World
The Praise Baby Collection 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
The rocks and trees and skies and seas
His hand the wonders wrought
The birds their carols raise
The morning bright 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
Oh let me 'ner 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 heaven be one
And earth and heaven be one
The lyrics of The Praise Baby Collection's song, "This is My Father's World", express a deep sense of worship and awe for the beauty of the natural world, and the recognition that this beauty is a reflection of God's power and creativity. The song begins by acknowledging that nature is a symphony of sounds that testify to the greatness of God. The singer hears the music of the spheres, the rocks, trees, skies, and seas, all singing praises to their Creator. In this way, the world is the father's creation, and the singer surrenders to the thought of this powerful figure.
As the song continues, the singer listens to the sounds of the natural world and revels in their purity and beauty. The birds sing their carols, and the morning is bright with the stunning flower of the lily, all of which declare the praises of God, the world's maker. The singer recognizes that God manifests himself in all things that are fair, and even in the rustling of grass, the singer hears God's voice.
The song concludes with a sense of hope and a reminder that although there may be struggles and wrongs in the world, God is the ruler, and Jesus who died shall be satisfied- leading to a united heaven and earth.
In summary, "This is My Father's World" is a song that encourages people to turn their attention to God through the natural world. It suggests that through the beauty and sounds of nature, we can learn more about who God is and surrender to the idea that the world is his creation.
Line by Line Meaning
This is my Father's world
I am in awe of the magnificence of this world, which belongs to my Father.
And to my listening ears
To my attentive ears, all of nature is making beautiful sounds.
All nature sings and round me rings
All of nature is joyously singing, surrounding me and filling me with the wonder of its music.
The music of the spheres
I can hear the beautiful and harmonious music emanating from the entire universe.
I rest me in the thought
When I contemplate this world, I am filled with a peaceful sense of security.
The rocks and trees and skies and seas
All elements of nature, whether solid or fluid, are the work of His hands and therefore a testament to His greatness.
His hand the wonders wrought
All of the marvels in existence are because of His craftsmanship.
The birds their carols raise
The birds are singing and praising their Maker with their beautiful voices.
The morning bright the lily white
The pure white lilies are shining like brilliant stars in the dawn.
Declare their maker's praise
Their loveliness and her beauty is a way of declaring that it's God's gifts.
He shines in all that's fair
His light shines radiantly in all that is beautiful, majestic, and awe-inspiring.
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
I am able to perceive His movement in the whispering of the surrounding grass.
He speaks to me everywhere
In all things, He reveals Himself, expressing His ongoing relationship with all of us.
Oh let me 'ner forget
May I never forget this vital truth.
That though the wrong seems oft' so strong
Even when wrongdoing appears to prevail, I can be certain of His sovereignty.
God is the ruler yet
God remains in charge and is always in control.
The battle is not done
Although there is fighting, challenges, and a fierce conflict, the fight continues.
Jesus who died shall be satisfied
Because of Jesus's ultimate sacrifice, He shall find joy and be pleased in the end.
And earth and heaven be one
Once and for all, earth and heaven will come together as one, uniting as members of God's family.
Writer(s): David Maddux
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.