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My Father's World
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Sep 2, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's rendition of the classic hymn 'This Is My Father's World' celebrates God's sovereignty and presence in creation. The song reflects on how nature—birds, skies, seas, and fields—declares the Maker's praise, and it reassures believers that despite apparent wrong, God remains the ruler. It encourages trust and gladness, reminding listeners that the world is under God's care. The hymn's themes of creation, divine reign, and comfort align with traditional Christian worship.
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This is my Father's world
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres
This is my Father's world:
I rest here in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas
His hand the wonders brought
He reigns
He reigns
Forever on the throne
He reigns
He reigns
This is my Father's world
This is my Father's world:
The birds, their carols raise
The morning light, the lily white
Declare their Maker's praise
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair
In rustling grass I hear Him pass
He's speaking everywhere
This is my Father's world:
So let me not forget
That though the wrong seems often strong
God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father's world:
Why should my heart be sad
He is the King: let heaven sing
And let the Earth be glad!