Arbor Day Song

by Mary A. Heermans.
(Tune – The King)

Of Nature broad and free,
Of grass and flower and tree,
Sing we to-day
God hath pronounced it good,
So we, His creatures would
Offer to field and wood
Our heartfelt lay

To all that meets the eye,
In earth, or air, or sky,
Tribute we bring.
Barren this world would be,
Bereft of shrub and tree;
Now gracious Lord to Thee
Praises we sing.

May we Thy hand behold,
As bud and leaf unfold,
See but Thy thought;
Nor heedlessly destroy,
Nor pass unnoticed by;
But be our constant joy
All Thou has wrought.

As each small bud and flower
Speaks of the Maker’s power,
Tells of His love;
So we, They children dear,
Would live from year to year,
Show forth Thy goodness here,
And then above.