52. God of the earth, the sky, the sea
Samuel Longfellow, 1819-92
A hymn which finds God in every aspect of nature. For comments on the author, Samuel Longfellow, see [Hymn 28].
MUSIC. SHELTERING WING, a long-meter melody admirably suited to these words, is by the English church musician, Joseph Barnby, 1838-96. For comments on him see [Hymn 19].