This Is My Father's World For SATB Choir, Oboe, and Keyboard    (3'30")

Neil A. Kjos Music Co. (#8868) $1.40

This new, original setting of a famous hymn text is characterized by lyrical, diatonic intervals in the voices with intermittent leaps that give the melody a memorable quality!  Add to this the plaintiff quality of an oboe and you'll hear music of a peaceful, pastoral mood and tranquil beauty. This is my Father's world, And to my list'ning ears, All nature sings, and 'round me rings The music of the spheres. This is my Father's world, I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought, His hand the wonders wrought. 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 the rustling grass I hear him pass, He speaks to me ev'rywhere, He speaks ev'rywhere. This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let earth be glad! God reigns; let earth be glad! Free recording available from Kjos (1-800-854-1592) Music For The Church Year, III