This is My Father's World

It's just another day in paradise and it's one of our favorite parts of the trip.  We swam with pink dolphins in the Amazon River, fed monkeys, held a sloth, anaconda and a baby alligator, fished for enormous strong Amazon fish called Pirarucu, saw lily pads that could hold up a small child, ate delicious Brazilian food at a floating restaurant, and had a wonderful day enjoying creation.

I could hardly stop singing one of my favorite hymns:

This is my Father’s world, And to my listening ears

All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres.

This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought

Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father’s world, The birds their carols raise,

The morning light, the lily white, Declare their maker’s praise.

This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair;

In the rustling grass I hear Him pass; He speaks to me everywhere.

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 and Heav’n be one.  

Here's my favorite version: Jadon Lavik This is My Father's World

Please pray for us as we head home tonight and I'll send a final update of our last day of service when I get home.