Written in 1849 by Cecil Frances Alexander, this joyous text and its happy melody are perfectly matched.
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.
Each little flow’r that opens, each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.
The purple-headed mountain, the river running by,
the sunset and the morning that brightens up the sky.
The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden: He made them ev’ry one.
He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty, who has made all things well.
Church Year: World Communion Sunday, Thanksgiving
Hymn tune: ROYAL OAK
Find metrically-matched hymn texts
|
Other arrangements available for eight handbells and piano, twelve handbells, sixteen handbells, and handbell choir.
Purchasing this 8-bell arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to four copies for your handbell group (plus the accompaniment/instrumental score(s), if part of the purchase) – so you only need to pay once. Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details, and please remember to mention the title and arranger of the piece on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs.
Find Larry and Carla on Facebook!
