A hymn of praise, magnifying the power, wisdom, goodness, and omnipresence of God as revealed in creation. It appeared first in Watt’s _Divine and Moral Songs for the Use of Children_ where it was entitled, “Praise for Creation and Providence.” The original has eight stanzas. For comments on Watts see No. 11. _MUSIC._ ELLACOMBE is a cheerful, unpretentious tune that deserves to be better known. The source designated is _Gesangbuch der Herzogl_ published in 1784, but some of our best authorities are content to leave its exact origin in doubt. It found its way into English hymnals soon after it was published in _Vollständige Sammlung der gewöhnlichen Melodien zum Mainzer Gesangbuche_, by X. L. Hartig, in 1833. MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH 48. This is my Father’s world _Maltbie D. Babcock_, 1858-1901 The original has sixteen stanzas, each beginning with the words “This is my Father’s world,” a good slogan to begin and end the day. It appeared in the author’s _Thoughts for Every Day Living_, a book of religious verse. The hymn expresses a confident attitude toward life and a buoyant faith in God. Maltbie D. Babcock, prominent Presbyterian minister, was born in Syracuse, New York, graduated from Syracuse University and Auburn Seminary and then began his first pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church, Lockport, N. Y. His second pastorate was at Brown Memorial Church, Baltimore, where he was popular with the students at Johns Hopkins University. He then received a call to the Brick Church, New York City, where he became the successor of Henry van Dyke. In his student days he was known as a fine student, a great athlete, a good musician, and a friend to all. He loved young people and during his ministry they turned to him for counsel. _MUSIC._ The tune TERRA BEATA is simple, light in movement, and easy to sing. It was composed by Franklin Sheppard, 1852-1930, a Philadelphia business man, Presbyterian layman, and friend of Dr. Babcock. Sheppard was also an accomplished musician. He modestly attributed the tune to an old English folk melody, but it is known now that he himself was the composer. He named the tune “Terra Beata,” happy or blessed earth. The arrangement in the _Hymnary_, known as “Terra Patris,” is by Edward Shippen Barnes, a contemporary American organist and composer. His harmonization is a little more difficult to sing but also more interesting than the original by Sheppard. 49. Let the whole creation cry _Stopford A. Brooke_, 1832-1916 The hymn is an imitation of Psalm 148. It is a universal call to praise rather than an expression of praise, hence it is addressed not to God but to his creation everywhere, as a call to worship God. The hymn is characterized by literary grace, simplicity, and tenderness, and is included in many modern hymnals.