All Things Bright and Beautiful is a creation hymn that teaches worshipers to move from attentive observation to praise.
Hymns Based on Genesis 1:31
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Genesis 1:31
"God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. There was evening and there was morning, a sixth day."
— Genesis 1:31
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Creation, Providence, Praise, Thanksgiving, Worship. Many worship songs connected to Genesis 1:31 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Creation
- Providence
- Praise
- Thanksgiving
- Worship
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Reflection Hymn
God of the Sparrow God of the Whale
Closing Hymn
For the Fruits of This Creation
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful
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Scripture Reading Genesis 1:31
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Sermon Creation
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Reflection Hymn God of the Sparrow God of the Whale
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Closing Hymn For the Fruits of This Creation
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
For the Beauty of the Earth trains the worshiper to notice before it asks the worshiper to speak.
For the Fruits of This Creation is a modern harvest and thanksgiving hymn written by Frederick Pratt Green in 1970.
God of the Sparrow God of the Whale is a modern hymn that celebrates the vastness and diversity of God's creation.
Great Spirit, Now I Pray is a hymn that reflects the intersection of Christian faith and Indigenous expressions of reverence for the Creator.
I Sing the Almighty Power of God is a beloved hymn celebrating the majesty and wisdom of God revealed through creation.
Many and Great O God is a hymn of praise rooted in Dakota Christian worship and later adapted for broader use in English speaking congregations.
Morning Glory, Starlit Sky is a modern hymn that celebrates the beauty and wonder of creation as a testimony to the glory of God.
This Is My Father's World is more than a hymn of appreciation for scenery.