This Is My Father's World
Wilder Adkins Lyrics


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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.

This is my Father's world. I walk a desert lone.
In a bush ablaze to my wondering gaze God makes His glory known.
This is my Father's world, a wanderer I may roam
Whate'er my lot, it matters not,
My heart is still at home.

This is my Father's world: the battle is not done:




Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and Heav'n be one.

Overall Meaning

Wilder Adkins's song This Is My Father's World is a beautiful and reflective hymn that captures the essence of the creator God in his wondrous creation of the universe. The lyrics express the singer's deep feelings of awe and reverence for the world and affirm his faith in the creator. The first stanza emphasizes the singer's sensory experience of the natural world - he hears the music of the spheres, and he rests in the thought of God's handiwork. The second stanza highlights the birds, the light, and the lily as the splendid creation that declares God's praise. The third stanza speaks of God's sovereignty, that even though the wrong seems so strong, God is the ruler and, thus, we should never forget it. The fourth stanza speaks of the singer's walk, his wanderings, and his recognition that wherever he is or whatever his luck, his heart is still at home in his Father's world. The final stanza tells us that the battle is not over yet between earth and heaven, but Jesus will satisfy.


This hymn conveys an inspiring message for us to live our lives with humility, gravitas, and gratitude. We are part of the creation and the singer reminds us that nature sings around us. The hymn encourages us to open our senses and relies on our faith, to see that we are never alone despite our wanderings, our blessings, and our battles. The hymn promotes the idea of using the creative force of nature as a medium for spiritual growth and connecting with the Divine. The message of the hymn is a reminder of the need to protect our environment by affirming that it is our Father's World.


Line by Line Meaning

This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears
I understand that this world belongs to my Creator and I can hear the melody of His creations surrounding me.


All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
Every element of the earth makes its own contribution to a beautiful symphony that echoes around me.


This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought
I find repose in contemplation that the created world in which I live is designed and overseen by my Creator.


Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
I reflect on the wonders of the solid earth, the living trees, the vast sky and the depth of the seas.


His hand the wonders wrought.
I am amazed by the artistry of my Maker who has crafted everything in existence.


This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise,
The birds add their own unique songs to the orchestra of nature which further magnifies the glory of my Creator.


The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise.
From the rising of the sun to the gentleness of the flowers, every creation portrays the praises of the author of this world.


This is my Father's world: He shines in all that's fair;
My Maker's brightness beams through the beauty in the world, it is impossible to ignore.


In the rustling grass I hear Him pass;
In every audible expression of the environment, I tune my ears to hear His voice.


He speaks to me everywhere.
In every corner of the world, I hear His voice calling and beckoning me to come closer.


This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget
May it never escape my mind that the Creator of the universe is my Father, and I should always remember.


That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
Even when all hope seems lost, I remember my Maker is in control and still rules over everything.


This is my Father's world, why should my heart be sad?
With such a beautiful and majestic world in front of me, why should I be downcast and unhappy?


The lord is King—let the heavens ring. God reigns—let the earth be glad.
The Creator is our Mighty Ruler, let the skies resound with a shout of recognition and let the earth be filled with joy.


This is my Father's world. I walk a desert lone.
Even though I traverse a desert devoid of life, I know that the One who created this magnificent world is with me.


In a bush ablaze to my wondering gaze God makes His glory known.
Even in the most unexpected moments, the Author of this world shows His majesty and glory to the people He created.


This is my Father's world, a wanderer I may roam
Even if I wander far away from home, I still belong to the One who created this world and sustains it.


Whate'er my lot, it matters not,
Regardless of my fortunes, my circumstances or my state of being, they pale in comparison to the power of my Father who reigns over all.


My heart is still at home.
Even though I am far away from my physical place of origin, my heart still finds its resting place in the loving arms of my Creator.


This is my Father's world: the battle is not done:
This world still contains struggles, fights and challenges that face humankind every day.


Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
The Savior who gave His life for the people of this world will ultimately be satisfied with the results of the struggles of humankind.


And earth and Heav'n be one.
Ultimately, this world together with the heavens will become one, and the Creator will reign over all that He has made.




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