Church of Nature

We found a great avenue of trees in what appeared to be a driveway in a bygone era because nearby we had found home old housing ruins. A couple of trees had been felled so we did a little climbing. What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday morning! On the way home I found myself singing:

Whenever I hear the song of a bird

Or look at the blue, blue sky,

Whenever I feel the rain on my face

Or the wind as it rushes by,

Whenever I touch a velvet rose

Or walk by a lilac tree,

I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world

Heavenly Father created for me.

He gave me my eyes that I might see

The color of butterfly wings.

He gave my ears that I might hear

The magical sound of things.

He gave me my life, mind, my heart;

I thank Him rev’rently

For all his creations, of which I’m a part.

Yes, I know Heavenly Father loves me.

"My Heavenly Father Loves Me," The Children’s Songbook, p. 228