Lyrics
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 colours
And made their tiny wings.
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
The rich man in his castle
The poor man at his gate
God made them high and lowly
And ordered their estate.
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
The purple headed mountain
The river running by
The sunset and the morning
That brightens up the sky;−
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
The cold wind in the winter
The pleasant summer sun
The ripe fruits in the garden
He made them every one:
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
The tall trees in the greenwood
The meadows where we play
The rushes by the water
We gather every day;−
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
He gave us eyes to see them
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty
Who has made all things well.
All things bright and beautiful
All creatures great and small
All things wise and wonderful
The Lord God made them all.
(Amen)
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” celebrates God as the maker of creation, moving from flowers and birds to mountains, rivers, changing weather, trees, and fruit. The recurring refrain gathers creatures both great and small into one confession: their variety, beauty, and order come from the Lord. Simple images and repeated lines make the hymn especially accessible for children while retaining a clear doctrine of creation.
The closing verse shifts from observing the world to responding in praise. Eyes are described as gifts for seeing creation, and lips as gifts for declaring God’s greatness. That response closely echoes biblical passages in which the created world displays God’s work and living creatures call forth worship. In this Kidzup rendition, the familiar refrain and concrete details support a lesson of gratitude, wonder, and attentive praise for the God who made all things well.
Related Scripture
- Genesis 1:31 God sees all that he has made and declares it very good.
- Psalm 104:24 The psalm praises the wisdom evident in God’s many works.
- Matthew 6:28-29 Jesus points to flowers as examples of God’s splendid provision.