All Things Bright and Beautiful

Words by Cecil Frances Alexander · 1848

This one is safe for the Library too. Hymnary lists Cecil Frances Alexander's text as Public Domain, so you can reproduce the traditional words in full on the website.

A gentle and uplifting hymn celebrating the beauty of creation. Its familiar words make it a lovely choice for a funeral or memorial service, particularly for someone who loved nature, gardens, animals or the outdoors.

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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,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.

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2
The purple-headed mountain,
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,
He made them every one.

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4
The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day.

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5
He 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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