All Nature Rejoices

This hymn was begun in 1995, altered in 1996, and completed today (April 29, 2010).

tune: ASH GROVE, traditional Welsh melody

All nature rejoices

We lift up our voices

Together proclaiming the goodness of the Lord.

With glad hearts we bless Him

And glad tongues confess Him

Who ever is faithful, fulfilling His word.

And Christ is our glory,

His life our sweet story

God’s mercy come down and made flesh as a man,

To suffer disgrace,

To die in our place

Then rise up victorious, God’s eternal plan.

And on this new morning

God’s grace is adorning

The pathway before us, for He is our light

No matter what sorrow

We long for tomorrow

When, free from our shackles, the faith becomes sight.
And all of creation,
From each tribe and nation,
Will join in the singing and join in the dance:

What glory, what wonder

As glad voices thunder

The praise of our Saviour with uplifted hands.