Try opening a Thanksgiving or Mother’s Day service with my joyful, modern version of the classic For the Beauty of the Earth.
Written in 1864 by classics teacher Folliott Pierpoint, this hymn has helped generations of congregations to praise the Creator for the wonders of our world.
This arrangement starts with a meditative feel, then revs up with a percolating drum beat.
The original recording is keyed for an alto worship leader in D major, but I suggest using the G version for a tenor worship leader.