This Is My Father's World
Embracing Divine Harmony: Reveling in the Beauty of This Father's World
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This is my Father's world
This world belongs to my Father (referring to God).
And to my list'ning ears
Nature sings, and I am attentive to its sounds.
All nature sings, and round me rings
The beauty of nature surrounds me, and I hear the celestial music.
The music of the spheres
The harmony of the universe is like music to my ears.
This is my Father's world
I affirm again that this world belongs to my Father.
I rest me in the thought
I find solace and comfort in the thought that God created rocks, trees, skies, and seas.
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
The wonders of nature, represented by rocks, trees, skies, and seas, are crafted by God's hand.
His hand the wonders wrought
The Creator's craftsmanship is evident in the beauty of the world.
This is my Father's world
Reiteration that this world is God's creation.
The birds their carols raise
Birds express their joyous songs, praising the Creator.
The morning light, the lily white
The purity of the morning light and the whiteness of the lily declare God's praise.
Declare their Maker's praise
All of creation praises its Maker.
This is my Father's world
Restating ownership of the world by God.
He shines in all that's fair
God's presence is evident in all things fair and beautiful.
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass
In the sounds of nature, like rustling grass, I perceive God passing by.
He speaks to me everywhere
God communicates with me through all aspects of nature.
This is my Father's world
Reaffirming the divine ownership of the world.
Oh, let me ne'er forget
Expressing a desire never to forget God's ownership, even when faced with apparent wrongs.
That though the wrong seems oft so strong
Despite the seeming strength of wrongdoing, God remains the ultimate ruler.
God is the ruler yet
Emphasizing that God is still in control.
This is my Father's world
Stating that the battle is ongoing.
The battle is not done
Belief that Jesus' sacrifice will bring satisfaction, and eventually, Earth and Heaven will be unified.
Jesus who died shall be satisfied
Hope in the fulfillment of Jesus' sacrifice and the unity of Earth and Heaven.
And earth and Heav'n be one
Anticipation of a future where Earth and Heaven are united through Jesus' sacrifice.
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