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For the beauty of the earth
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Unison · Andrew Sims
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For the beauty of the earth by Geoffrey Shaw — Lyrics
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.
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About For the beauty of the earth
This well-loved hymn setting by Geoffrey Shaw is presented here for unison voices. The simple, diatonic melody perfectly captures the spirit of the words, making it accessible for choirs of all abilities. The text expresses profound gratitude for the wonders of the natural world and the divine love that surrounds us, from the glory of the skies to the beauty of each passing hour. It is a prayer of thankful praise, fitting for a variety of occasions.
