From John 4:13-14: “Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.'”
Waking up each morning
Running to look outside
Father’s world always waits
His purpose never hides
Listening, nature sings
Filling creation’s peace
Father’s world shares our hope
His labors never cease
Walking in His presence
Feeling trust ever grow
Father’s world honors life
His living water flows
Witnessing earthly wrongs
Perplexing sadness builds
Father’s world reaches out
His hands mold to rebuild
Praising God high above
Renewing faith’s wellspring
Father’s world reigns beyond
His Word forever rings
This poem was influenced by the beloved hymn, “This is My Father’s World.” Inspired by the scenery of upper state New York’s Lake Ontario and Niagara Falls, American pastor and Christian writer, Maltbie D. Babcock, wrote a poem. Following his death, his wife published the poem which later became the lyrics for this well-known hymn.
Big Sky Buckeye 
One of my favorite hymns
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I so enjoy the wonderful hymns, such as this one. There is so much reverence found in the lyrics and the organ music.
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Beautiful!🌟
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Susan, I appreciate your kind words. Blessings to you.
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When I was in grade school, I always went to vacation Bible school. One year, our teachers took this hymn as the basis for our lessons for the week. Every day, we would take one verse — like, “in the rustling grass I hear Him pass” — and head outdoors to find some rustling grasses. The sky, rocks, etc. all got some attention. It’s been maybe sixty years ago, and I still remember the lessons and the words to the hymn.
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Thanks so much for sharing this vivid memory. Lessons such as these remain for a lifetime. You are truly blessed.
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Thanks so much Eileen. The hymn really inspired this poem. Blessings to you.
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