This Is My Father’s World
Maltbie Babcock (1858-1901)
was an athlete. When he was
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church in Lockport New York,
he would run out in the morning
to the brow of the hill two miles
away & look over at Lake Ontario.
Before he left, he would tell his
church staff: I am going out to
see my Father’s world. Babcock
loved athletics & nature as well as
music. So it was not strange that
he should write a hymn extolling
God’s handiwork in nature.
Lord, we Stand in awe of You:
The Lord merely spoke, and
the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
He assigned the sea its boundaries..
Let the whole world fear the Lord.
And let everyone stand in awe
of him. For He spoke and
it was done; He commanded
and it stood fast (Psa 33:6-9).
Lord, thank You that we are not
helpless victim of circumstances.
But we can affect the outcomes
of our situations thro prayer and
following Your gracious leading.
Scripture says You merely speak
and the universe is created. So,
speak words of power into our life;
Speak words of fulfilment so that
we truly live the abundant life. Amen
Lord, believing You created the
world also leads us to the truth of
Your providence in ruling the world.
The truth that God spoke and it
was done means You are in control
of the circumstances of our lives.
And thanks be to God that You
are working everything together
for good for us according to Your
purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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.
This is my Father’s world:
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth & heav’n be one. Amen.