Finding Calm in the Chaos – Beautiful

by Susan Mead, in category Faith

Beautiful…

All things bright and beautiful comes to mind. I loved this song growing up and I pray you enjoy this post today as you reminisce as well. I started a search for the lyrics and up they came, plus a couple of versions of the song. Be blessed!

For this Sunday post during the #Write31Days of Finding Calm in the Chaos, may all things beautiful offer you a calm respite.

For this Sunday post during the #Write31Days of Finding Calm in the Chaos, may all things beautiful offer you a calm respite.

All Things Bright and Beautiful

The United Methodist Hymnal Number 147
Text: Cecil Frances Alexander
Music: 17th cent. English melody; arr. by Martin Shaw
Tune: ROYAL OAK, Meter: 76.76 with Refrain

 

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.
(Refrain)

2. The purple-headed mountains,
the river running by,
the sunset and the morning
that brightens up the sky.
(Refrain)

3. The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden:
God made them every one.
(Refrain)

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.
(Refrain)

All Things Bright and Beautiful...The Lord God made them all.

The traditional version played on the organ

Hayley Westenra version from New Zealand – LOVELY!

A version for children

I’m finding calm in the chaos of life of God’s beauty.  I pray you do too.