Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful:
the Lord God made them all.
1. Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
and made their tiny wings.
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2. The purple-headed mountains,
the river running by,
the sunset and the morning
that brightens up the sky.
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3. The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden:
God made them every one.
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4. God gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty,
who has made all things well.
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Words by: Cecil Frances Alexander
Music by: 17th cent. English melody; arr. by Martin Shaw
This is an Anglican hymn first published in the work Hymns for Little Children by Mrs. Cecil Alexander
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Story of the hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful"
The beloved hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful" was written by Cecil Frances Alexander in the mid-19th century. It is one of the most cherished children’s hymns in the English-speaking world, celebrating the wonder of God’s creation.
Story Behind the Hymn
Written: Around 1848–1849
Published: In her book “Hymns for Little Children” (1848)
Purpose: To illustrate the line from the Apostles’ Creed: "Maker of heaven and earth."
Alexander believed that children should not only recite theological truths but also understand and feel them through everyday observations like flowers, rivers, birds, and seasons. This hymn was her way of expressing that God is the Creator of all that is beautiful, big or small.
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