For The Beauty of The Earth Lyrics
Tune Name: DIX
Composer: Conrad Kocher
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Hymnbook Source: Hymns Ancient & Modern (1861)
- Verse 1
- For the beauty of the earth
- For the glory of the skies,
- For the love which from our birth
- Over and around us lies.
- Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
- This our hymn of grateful praise.
- Verse 2
- For the beauty of each hour,
- Of the day and of the night,
- Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
- Sun and moon, and stars of light.
- Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
- This our hymn of grateful praise.
- Verse 3
- For the joy of human love,
- Brother, sister, parent, child,
- Friends on earth and friends above,
- For all gentle thoughts and mild.
- Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
- This our hymn of grateful praise.
- Verse 4
- For Thy Church, that evermore
- Lifteth holy hands above,
- Offering up on every shore
- Her pure sacrifice of love.
- Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
- This our hymn of grateful praise.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | For the Beauty of the Earth |
| Author / Lyricist | Folliott S. Pierpoint (1835–1917) |
| Composer / Tune | Conrad Kocher (1786–1872) |
| Date Written / Published | 1864 |
| Historical Context | Written in Victorian England; reflects gratitude for God’s creation and daily blessings. |
| Theme / Message | Thanksgiving for God’s creation and blessings. |
| Notable Features | Gentle, lyrical structure suitable for congregational singing and hymnals. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Used in harvest and thanksgiving services; widely included in hymnals. |
| Source / Scholarship | A Survey of English Hymns – Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Hymn Similarities and Biblical Scholar Analysis on This Hymn:
| Scholar | View / Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Folliott S. Pierpoint, Anglican Minister & Hymn Writer, 1835–1917 | Pierpoint emphasizes gratitude and praise for God’s creation, which is central to this hymn’s devotional focus. |
| John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913 | Julian notes the hymn’s liturgical qualities, highlighting its use in worship to express thanksgiving for God’s providence. |
| Isaac Watts, English Hymn Writer & Theologian, 1674–1748 | Watts’ writings on praise and creation reflect the theological content that “For the Beauty of the Earth” communicates. |
| Charles Wesley, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1707–1788 | Themes of gratitude and devotion in Wesley’s hymns provide a contextual understanding of Pierpoint’s hymn. |
| John Newton, Anglican Clergyman & Hymn Writer, 1725–1807 | Newton’s devotional focus on thankfulness for God’s gifts parallels the central theme of this hymn. |
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For The Beauty Of The Earth - Dix (Folliott Sandford Pierpoint)… Conrad Kocher
- "For the Beauty of the Earth" (Dix) is a hymn with music composed by Conrad Kocher and lyrics written by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint in 1864.
- The hymn is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature and the gifts that God has bestowed upon us.
- It has been a beloved hymn.
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