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All things bright and beautiful
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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All things bright and beautiful by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful:
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.
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The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
He made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate.
Refrain
The purple headed mountains,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning
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About All things bright and beautiful
William Henry Monk's familiar hymn tune is here arranged for SATB choir. The music opens with a clear, noble statement of the melody, which then unfolds into rich four-part harmony. The text celebrates the wonders of creation, from the smallest flower and bird to the grandest mountains and the cycle of seasons, attributing it all to the Lord God. The arrangement embraces the inclusive spirit of the text, encompassing the diversity of life and the differing stations of humanity, all under divine providence. The recurring refrain provides a powerful, unifying expression of gratitude for the beauty and order of the world. This is a setting designed to uplift and inspire.
