BEAUTY
For the beauty of the earth
filled with sun's bright light and warmth
causes plants to spring forth
and pretty flowers with each birth.
A song of thankfulness they raise
to the Creator of their days.
For the beauty of the earth
seen in sunrises and sunsets.
A benediction from on high.
Truly, God's blessings daily nigh.
A song of thankfulness they raise
to the Creator of their days.
For the beauty of the earth
filled with sounds of joyous mirth
from feathered creatures found throughout
with a melody they tout.
A song of thankfulness they raise
to the Creator of their days.
For the beauty of the earth
from ebb and flow of ocean's surf.
Heard in rippling river's course.
God's power daily sung in verse.
A song of thankfulness they raise
to the Creator of their days.
For the beauty of the earth
where seagulls splash and heard laugh.
Their laughter heard on land and sea
bringing delight to you and me.
A song of thankfulness they raise
to the Creator of their days.
For the beauty of the earth
where healthy grains are brought forth
from God's soil, rain, and sun
supplying health to everyone.
A song of thankfulness we raise
to the Creator of our days.
For the beauty of the earth -
east or west or south or north.
For the beauty that surrounds
in the sky and on the ground.
A song of thankfulness we raise
to the Creator of our days.
For the beauty of the earth -
the length and width, depth and girth,
created to be enjoyed by all
because God loves us all so well.
A song of thankfulness we raise
to the Creator of our days.
For the beauty of the earth
rather found on turf or surf.
Many blessings there abound
from creation all around.
A song of thankfulness we raise
to the Creator of our days.
For the beauty of the earth
filling us with life-giving breath.
Planned that way from inception
on the 6th day of creation.
A song of thankfulness we raise
to the Creator of our days.
For the beauty of the earth
where thankfulness does ring forth.
Heavenly music does resound
in the cities and the towns.
A song of thankfulness we raise
to the Creator of our days.
Can be sung to “For the Beauty of the Earth”
by Conrad Kocher/Folliott S. Pierpont.
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Thankfulness should fill our hearts
every morning as we start
our busy day
before worry preys,
for when we worry
thankfulness hurries
out the back door
making us poor.
If we are thankful
our hearts are full.
We feel rich, not poor,
as blessings pour.
Being thankful is mature.
Worry is against God's nature.
Try being thankful today.
It will keep worry at bay.
Do not fret (worry) -
it leads only to evil.
Psalm 37:8
An anxious heart weighs a man down.
Proverbs 12:25
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything,
by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Cast all your anxiety on him
because he cares for you.
I Peter 5:7
Do not worry.
Luke 12:22
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