Troop 116


Pocket Radio

Troop 116


Pocket Radio

    God Bless America ............................................17
    Grand Old Flag ...............................................17
    Oregon, My Oregon ............................................18
    The Star Spangled Banner .....................................18
    This Land Is Your Land .......................................19
    Yankee Doodle ................................................19
Short Songs, Silly Songs and Chants
    Coming Of The Frogs ..........................................20
    Day-O ........................................................22
    Happy Trails .................................................22
    On Top of Spaghetti ..........................................23
    Pink Pajamas .................................................23
    Quartermaster’s Store ........................................24
    Row, Row, Row Your Boat ......................................25
    Scout Wetspurs ...............................................25
    The Other Day ................................................26
    Threw It Out the Window ......................................28
Quiet & inspirational Songs
    Amazing Grace ................................................29
    Doxology .....................................................29
    For the Beauty of the Earth ..................................29
    Johnny Appleseed .............................................30
    Kum Ba Yah (Scout Law Version) ...............................31
    Let There Be Peace On Earth ..................................31
    Scout Vespers ................................................32
    Taps .........................................................33
    You Are My Sunshine ..........................................33

    God Bless America ............................................17
    Grand Old Flag ...............................................17
    Oregon, My Oregon ............................................18
    The Star Spangled Banner .....................................18
    This Land Is Your Land .......................................19
    Yankee Doodle ................................................19
Short Songs, Silly Songs and Chants
    Coming Of The Frogs ..........................................20
    Day-O ........................................................22
    Happy Trails .................................................22
    On Top of Spaghetti ..........................................23
    Pink Pajamas .................................................23
    Quartermaster’s Store ........................................24
    Row, Row, Row Your Boat ......................................25
    Scout Wetspurs ...............................................25
    The Other Day ................................................26
    Threw It Out the Window ......................................28
Quiet & inspirational Songs
    Amazing Grace ................................................29
    Doxology .....................................................29
    For the Beauty of the Earth ..................................29
    Johnny Appleseed .............................................30
    Kum Ba Yah (Scout Law Version) ...............................31
    Let There Be Peace On Earth ..................................31
    Scout Vespers ................................................32
    Taps .........................................................33
    You Are My Sunshine ..........................................33

(incapable of being divided)
– WITH LIBERTY
(which is freedom: the right of power to live one’s own life,
without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation)
– AND JUSTICE
(the principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others)
– FOR ALL
(For all: which means, it’s as much your country as it is mine.)
Scout salute, please repeat with me the Pledge of Allegiance.

Three Candle Opening 1:
(On a table in a three-candle holder at the head of the room
are three
candles and a lighter or matches.)
– Leader: Like the three fingers of the Scout sign and salute,
and the
three pointed design of the Scout Badge, the Scout Oath has three
parts: duty to God and Country (first candle is lit) duty to
other people
(second candle is lit) and duty to ourselves (third candle is
lit). Please
repeat with me the Scout Oath. Scout sign…Scout Oath. (Everyone
recites the Scout Oath.)

(incapable of being divided)
– WITH LIBERTY
(which is freedom: the right of power to live one’s own life,
without threats, fear, or some sort of retaliation)
– AND JUSTICE
(the principle or qualities of dealing fairly with others)
– FOR ALL
(For all: which means, it’s as much your country as it is mine.)
Scout salute, please repeat with me the Pledge of Allegiance.

Three Candle Opening 1:
(On a table in a three-candle holder at the head of the room
are three
candles and a lighter or matches.)
– Leader: Like the three fingers of the Scout sign and salute,
and the
three pointed design of the Scout Badge, the Scout Oath has three
parts: duty to God and Country (first candle is lit) duty to
other people
(second candle is lit) and duty to ourselves (third candle is
lit). Please
repeat with me the Scout Oath. Scout sign…Scout Oath. (Everyone
recites the Scout Oath.)

    An Indian Prayer .............................................45
    An Indian Version of the Lords Prayer ........................45
    Bless Us, O Lord .............................................46
    Campers Prayer ...............................................47
    Great Spirit .................................................47
    Great Spirit 2 ...............................................48
    Prayer for Scouts BSA ........................................48
    Prayer of Thanks .............................................48
    The Great Spirit Prayer ......................................48
Responsive Reading
    Scout Law Ceremony ...........................................49
    The Scout Oath ...............................................51
Scouts Own
    Scout Law (Intercultural) ....................................53
Ceremonies
    Scout Law ....................................................57
    The Pledge of Allegiance with Meanings .......................58
    Three Candle Opening 1: ......................................59

    An Indian Prayer .............................................45
    An Indian Version of the Lords Prayer ........................45
    Bless Us, O Lord .............................................46
    Campers Prayer ...............................................47
    Great Spirit .................................................47
    Great Spirit 2 ...............................................48
    Prayer for Scouts BSA ........................................48
    Prayer of Thanks .............................................48
    The Great Spirit Prayer ......................................48
Responsive Reading
    Scout Law Ceremony ...........................................49
    The Scout Oath ...............................................51
Scouts Own
    Scout Law (Intercultural) ....................................53
Ceremonies
    Scout Law ....................................................57
    The Pledge of Allegiance with Meanings .......................58
    Three Candle Opening 1: ......................................59

hurt or kill harmless things without reason.”
7. OBEDIENT: “A Scout follows the rules of his family, school,
and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If
he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have
them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.”
8. CHEERFUL: “A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He
cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make
others happy.”
9. THRIFTY: “A Scout works to pay his way and to help others.
He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves
natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.”
10. BRAVE: “A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He
has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if
others laugh at or threaten him.”
11. CLEAN: “A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He
goes around with those who believe in living by these same
ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.”
12. REVERENT: “A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful
in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.”

Twelve Scouts in a line
– one point of the Scout Law is assigned to each of 12 Scouts.
Each Scout, in turn, takes a step forward, recites his point of
the Law, and steps back in line.

hurt or kill harmless things without reason.”
7. OBEDIENT: “A Scout follows the rules of his family, school,
and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If
he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have
them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.”
8. CHEERFUL: “A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He
cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make
others happy.”
9. THRIFTY: “A Scout works to pay his way and to help others.
He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves
natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.”
10. BRAVE: “A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He
has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if
others laugh at or threaten him.”
11. CLEAN: “A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He
goes around with those who believe in living by these same
ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.”
12. REVERENT: “A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful
in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.”

Twelve Scouts in a line
– one point of the Scout Law is assigned to each of 12 Scouts.
Each Scout, in turn, takes a step forward, recites his point of
the Law, and steps back in line.

say "Color guard, retreat"
wait for guard to reach starting location
say "Color guard, halt"
say "Color guard, at ease, troop, at ease"
say: "Audience, Please be seated!"

Action Songs

Baby Shark
Ba-by shark, doo, do, doo, do, do, do
Ba-by shark, doo, do, doo, do, do, do

Baby shark (Open & close flat fingers & thumb)
Mama shark (Flat hands together, open & close)
Brother shark (Elbows together, open & close arms)
Daddy shark (Arms straight, open & close)
Grandpa shark (Hands fisted, together at wrists)
Swimming out (Do a crawl stroke both arms)
SHARK ATTACK!!! (Hands in air, scream, turn around)
Swimming back (Do a crawl with one arm, other arm behind your
back)

say "Color guard, retreat"
wait for guard to reach starting location
say "Color guard, halt"
say "Color guard, at ease, troop, at ease"
say: "Audience, Please be seated!"

Action Songs

Baby Shark
Ba-by shark, doo, do, doo, do, do, do
Ba-by shark, doo, do, doo, do, do, do

Baby shark (Open & close flat fingers & thumb)
Mama shark (Flat hands together, open & close)
Brother shark (Elbows together, open & close arms)
Daddy shark (Arms straight, open & close)
Grandpa shark (Hands fisted, together at wrists)
Swimming out (Do a crawl stroke both arms)
SHARK ATTACK!!! (Hands in air, scream, turn around)
Swimming back (Do a crawl with one arm, other arm behind your
back)

of Jews and Christians: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt
offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord.
Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice.” class='cite'>(1 Samuel 15:22)
Audience: A Scout is Obedient.
Leader: From the wisdom of Taoism: “If you look to
others for
fulfillment, you will never be truly fulfilled. If your appiness
depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be
content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.”
(Tao Te Ching, 44)
Audience: A Scout is Cheerful
Leader: From a parable of Jesus of Nazareth: “The master
said to
his steward, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy servant; you have
been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of
many things; enter into the joy of your master.” class='cite'>(Matthew 25:21)
Audience: A Scout is Thrifty.
Leader: From the wisdom of the Sioux: “With the Sioux,
courage is
absolute self-control. The truly brave one, we contend, yields
neither to fear nor anger, desire nor agony. The brave one is
at all times master of oneself.” (Ohiyesa,
The Soul of the Indian)
Audience: A Scout is Brave.
Leader: From the wisdom of Hinduism: “Let one therefore

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of Jews and Christians: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt
offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord.
Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice.” class='cite'>(1 Samuel 15:22)
Audience: A Scout is Obedient.
Leader: From the wisdom of Taoism: “If you look to
others for
fulfillment, you will never be truly fulfilled. If your appiness
depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be
content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.”
(Tao Te Ching, 44)
Audience: A Scout is Cheerful
Leader: From a parable of Jesus of Nazareth: “The master
said to
his steward, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy servant; you have
been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of
many things; enter into the joy of your master.” class='cite'>(Matthew 25:21)
Audience: A Scout is Thrifty.
Leader: From the wisdom of the Sioux: “With the Sioux,
courage is
absolute self-control. The truly brave one, we contend, yields
neither to fear nor anger, desire nor agony. The brave one is
at all times master of oneself.” (Ohiyesa,
The Soul of the Indian)
Audience: A Scout is Brave.
Leader: From the wisdom of Hinduism: “Let one therefore

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With a feeling of elation?
Do your ears hang wide?
Do your ears fall off
When you give a great big cough?
Do they lie there on the ground
Or bounce around at every sound?
Can you stick them in your pocket,
Just like little Davey Crocket?
Do your ears fall off ?

Grand Old Duke of York
Note: When the word “up” is sung, everyone
stands up, and when the word “down” is sung,
everyone sits down. Go through the song several
times, getting faster each time.

The Grand Old Duke of York,
He had ten thousand men.
He marched them up the hill, and
then he marched them down again.
And when they're up they're up.
And when they're down they're down,
But when they're only halfway up,
They're neither up nor down.

With a feeling of elation?
Do your ears hang wide?
Do your ears fall off
When you give a great big cough?
Do they lie there on the ground
Or bounce around at every sound?
Can you stick them in your pocket,
Just like little Davey Crocket?
Do your ears fall off ?

Grand Old Duke of York
Note: When the word “up” is sung, everyone
stands up, and when the word “down” is sung,
everyone sits down. Go through the song several
times, getting faster each time.

The Grand Old Duke of York,
He had ten thousand men.
He marched them up the hill, and
then he marched them down again.
And when they're up they're up.
And when they're down they're down,
But when they're only halfway up,
They're neither up nor down.

Scouts Own

Scout Law (Intercultural)
Leader: From the wisdom of Mesoamerica: “Never lie, for
it is a
great failing. When you tell anyone what has been told o you,
tell the simple truth, and add nothing to it.” class='cite'>(Biart, the Aztecs,
from “An Aztec Father’s Exhortations to his Son”)
Audience: A Scout is Trustworthy.
Leader: From the wisdom of Confucianism: “The duties of
universal
obligation are five, and the moral qualities by which they are
carried out are three. The duties are those between ruler and
subject, between parents and children, between [those who are
married], between elder sibling and younger, and those in the
intercourse between friends. ... Wisdom, compassion and courage
—these are the three universally recognized moral qualities of
human beings.” (The Golden Mean, section
13)
Audience: A Scout is Loyal.
Leader: From the wisdom of the Quran, the scriptures of
Islam:
“The righteous ... give sustenance to the poor, the orphan, and
the captive, saying, ‘we feed you for God’s sake only; we seek
of you neither recompense nor thanks.’” class='cite'>(Quran 76:8-9)
Audience: A Scout is Helpful.

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Scouts Own

Scout Law (Intercultural)
Leader: From the wisdom of Mesoamerica: “Never lie, for
it is a
great failing. When you tell anyone what has been told o you,
tell the simple truth, and add nothing to it.” class='cite'>(Biart, the Aztecs,
from “An Aztec Father’s Exhortations to his Son”)
Audience: A Scout is Trustworthy.
Leader: From the wisdom of Confucianism: “The duties of
universal
obligation are five, and the moral qualities by which they are
carried out are three. The duties are those between ruler and
subject, between parents and children, between [those who are
married], between elder sibling and younger, and those in the
intercourse between friends. ... Wisdom, compassion and courage
—these are the three universally recognized moral qualities of
human beings.” (The Golden Mean, section
13)
Audience: A Scout is Loyal.
Leader: From the wisdom of the Quran, the scriptures of
Islam:
“The righteous ... give sustenance to the poor, the orphan, and
the captive, saying, ‘we feed you for God’s sake only; we seek
of you neither recompense nor thanks.’” class='cite'>(Quran 76:8-9)
Audience: A Scout is Helpful.

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Camp Songs

Be Kind to Your Web Footed Friends
Be kind to your web-footed friends,
For a duck may be somebody’s mother.
Be kind to your friends in the swamp,
Where the weather is very very damp.
Oh you may think that this is the end,
Well it is!
Campfire Songs

Boom Chick a Boom
I says a-boom-chick-a-boom (Group echoes)
I says a boom-chick-a-boom (Group echoes)

I says a boom-chick-a-rock-a chick-a-rock-a chick-a-boom!
(Group echoes)

CHORUS:
Uh-huh! (Group echoes)
Oh Yeah! (Group echoes)
One more time! (Group echoes)
Janitor style! (Group echoes)
I says a broom push a broom (Group echoes)
I says a broom push a broom (Group echoes)

I says a broom chick-a -rock-a-chick-a rock-a-chick-a broom!
(Group echoes)

Camp Songs

Be Kind to Your Web Footed Friends
Be kind to your web-footed friends,
For a duck may be somebody’s mother.
Be kind to your friends in the swamp,
Where the weather is very very damp.
Oh you may think that this is the end,
Well it is!
Campfire Songs

Boom Chick a Boom
I says a-boom-chick-a-boom (Group echoes)
I says a boom-chick-a-boom (Group echoes)

I says a boom-chick-a-rock-a chick-a-rock-a chick-a-boom!
(Group echoes)

CHORUS:
Uh-huh! (Group echoes)
Oh Yeah! (Group echoes)
One more time! (Group echoes)
Janitor style! (Group echoes)
I says a broom push a broom (Group echoes)
I says a broom push a broom (Group echoes)

I says a broom chick-a -rock-a-chick-a rock-a-chick-a broom!
(Group echoes)

The Scout Oath
People: On my honor I will do my best
Chaplain aide: Our honor is a quality we possess because of our
dignity as human beings
and children of God. Our 'best' means to give all we have. It
means to keep striving to do
what we know is right, and in the oath. It means we will try to
be good scouts by fulfilling
our scout duties as expressed in the scout law.
People: To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the
scout law.
Chaplain aide: Our duty to God and country means chiefly two
things: obedience and
loyalty. The duties we owe to God, to our country, to our
parents, to one another, and to
ourselves come from some command of God. The Scout Law sums up
all the qualities a
scout should have and without which he cannot be a good scout.
People: To help other people at all times
Chaplain aide: Our lord told us that love of neighbor was like
the first law of love of
God. The first children of God were known by the love they had
for one another. Real
human charity or love prompts us to want to help others at all
times. Our scout training
will give us skills and knowledge that will put us in a better
position to do this.

The Scout Oath
People: On my honor I will do my best
Chaplain aide: Our honor is a quality we possess because of our
dignity as human beings
and children of God. Our 'best' means to give all we have. It
means to keep striving to do
what we know is right, and in the oath. It means we will try to
be good scouts by fulfilling
our scout duties as expressed in the scout law.
People: To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the
scout law.
Chaplain aide: Our duty to God and country means chiefly two
things: obedience and
loyalty. The duties we owe to God, to our country, to our
parents, to one another, and to
ourselves come from some command of God. The Scout Law sums up
all the qualities a
scout should have and without which he cannot be a good scout.
People: To help other people at all times
Chaplain aide: Our lord told us that love of neighbor was like
the first law of love of
God. The first children of God were known by the love they had
for one another. Real
human charity or love prompts us to want to help others at all
times. Our scout training
will give us skills and knowledge that will put us in a better
position to do this.

I've been here one whole day.
Dearest Father, darling Mother,
How's my precious little brother?
Let me come home if you miss me,
I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me.
Wait a minute, it stopped hailing,
Guys are swimming, gals are sailing.
Playing baseball, gee that's betta,
Mudda, Fadda, kindly disregard this letter!

Clementine
In a cavern, in a canyon,
Excavating for a mine,
Lived a miner, fourty-niner,
And his daughter, Clementine.
Chorus: Oh my darling, Oh my darling,
Oh my darling Clementine,
You are lost and gone forever,
Dreadful sorry, Clementine.
Light she was and like a fairy,
And her shoes were number nine;
Herring boxes, without topses,
Sandals were for Clementine. (Chorus)
Drove she ducklings to the water,
Ev'ry morning just at nine;
Hit her foot against a splinter,
Fell into the foaming brine. (Chorus)
Saw her lips above the water,

I've been here one whole day.
Dearest Father, darling Mother,
How's my precious little brother?
Let me come home if you miss me,
I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me.
Wait a minute, it stopped hailing,
Guys are swimming, gals are sailing.
Playing baseball, gee that's betta,
Mudda, Fadda, kindly disregard this letter!

Clementine
In a cavern, in a canyon,
Excavating for a mine,
Lived a miner, fourty-niner,
And his daughter, Clementine.
Chorus: Oh my darling, Oh my darling,
Oh my darling Clementine,
You are lost and gone forever,
Dreadful sorry, Clementine.
Light she was and like a fairy,
And her shoes were number nine;
Herring boxes, without topses,
Sandals were for Clementine. (Chorus)
Drove she ducklings to the water,
Ev'ry morning just at nine;
Hit her foot against a splinter,
Fell into the foaming brine. (Chorus)
Saw her lips above the water,

Responsive Reading

Scout Law Ceremony
Leader: A true and worthy person recognizes their obligations
and does them without
being watched or compelled.
Scouts: A Scout is trustworthy.
Leader: We owe much to many—to home, school, community, nation,
and to God.
Scout: A Scout is loyal.
Leader: The Good Samaritan showed the spirit of doing a Good
Turn.
Scouts: A Scout is helpful.
Leader: A real friend is one who remains loyal in victory and
in defeat.
Scouts: A Scout is friendly.
Leader: Courtesy is the mark of a true gentleman or lady. It is
shown in thoughtful acts
and kindly respect for everyone.
Scouts: A Scout is courteous.
Leader: Kindness is the way people show respect for others.
Scouts: A Scout is kind.
Leader: Life is filled with things that we must do whether we
like them or not. One of the
marks of growing up is to willingly accept responsibilities.
Scouts: A Scout is obedient.
Leader: Our moods make our days. If we are grouchy, our day is
gloomy. If we are

Responsive Reading

Scout Law Ceremony
Leader: A true and worthy person recognizes their obligations
and does them without
being watched or compelled.
Scouts: A Scout is trustworthy.
Leader: We owe much to many—to home, school, community, nation,
and to God.
Scout: A Scout is loyal.
Leader: The Good Samaritan showed the spirit of doing a Good
Turn.
Scouts: A Scout is helpful.
Leader: A real friend is one who remains loyal in victory and
in defeat.
Scouts: A Scout is friendly.
Leader: Courtesy is the mark of a true gentleman or lady. It is
shown in thoughtful acts
and kindly respect for everyone.
Scouts: A Scout is courteous.
Leader: Kindness is the way people show respect for others.
Scouts: A Scout is kind.
Leader: Life is filled with things that we must do whether we
like them or not. One of the
marks of growing up is to willingly accept responsibilities.
Scouts: A Scout is obedient.
Leader: Our moods make our days. If we are grouchy, our day is
gloomy. If we are

Throw your arms ‘round me, feel my heart break.
Build me a castle, forty feet high
So I can see him, as he goes by
Roses love sunshine, violets love dew
Angels in heaven, know I love you.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
2. the little bitty baby
3. you and me brother
4. you and me sister
5. everybody here
6. the wind and the rain
7. the sun and the moon

Home on the Range
Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam,
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word,
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Refrain: Home, home on the range,
Where the deer and the antelope play.

Throw your arms ‘round me, feel my heart break.
Build me a castle, forty feet high
So I can see him, as he goes by
Roses love sunshine, violets love dew
Angels in heaven, know I love you.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands
He’s got the whole world in His hands.
2. the little bitty baby
3. you and me brother
4. you and me sister
5. everybody here
6. the wind and the rain
7. the sun and the moon

Home on the Range
Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam,
Where the deer and the antelope play.
Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word,
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Refrain: Home, home on the range,
Where the deer and the antelope play.

- George Earle Owen

Great Spirit
O Great Spirit! Watch over us as we begin
this day. Protect us as we live in your care.
Give us bounty and hold us from harm. We
are your children and wish only to please
you. We hold our Mother Earth close to our
hearts and wish her goodness. We thank You
for your love.
—American Indian

Great Spirit 2
"Great spirit, whose tepee is the sky and whose hunting ground
is the earth,
Mighty and fearful are you called.
Ruler over storms, over men and birds and beasts,
Have your way over all,
Over earth ways as over skyways.
Find us this day our meat and corn,
That we may be strong and brave.
And put aside from us our wicked ways as we put aside the bad
Works of them who do us wrong.
And let us not have such troubles as lead us into crooked roads,
But keep us from all evil,
For yours is all that is the earth and the sky;
The streams, the hills and the valleys, the stars, the moon,
And the sun, and all that live and breathe.
Wonderful, shining, mighty spirit."

- George Earle Owen

Great Spirit
O Great Spirit! Watch over us as we begin
this day. Protect us as we live in your care.
Give us bounty and hold us from harm. We
are your children and wish only to please
you. We hold our Mother Earth close to our
hearts and wish her goodness. We thank You
for your love.
—American Indian

Great Spirit 2
"Great spirit, whose tepee is the sky and whose hunting ground
is the earth,
Mighty and fearful are you called.
Ruler over storms, over men and birds and beasts,
Have your way over all,
Over earth ways as over skyways.
Find us this day our meat and corn,
That we may be strong and brave.
And put aside from us our wicked ways as we put aside the bad
Works of them who do us wrong.
And let us not have such troubles as lead us into crooked roads,
But keep us from all evil,
For yours is all that is the earth and the sky;
The streams, the hills and the valleys, the stars, the moon,
And the sun, and all that live and breathe.
Wonderful, shining, mighty spirit."

MTA (The Man Who Never Returned)
Let me tell you all the story of a man named
Charlie
On a tragic and fateful day;
He put ten cents in his pocket,
Kissed his wife and family,
Went to ride on the M. T. A.
But did he ever return?
No, he never returned,
And his fate is still unlearned.
He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston,
He's the man who never returned.
Charlie handed in his dime
At the Kendall Square station,
And he changed for Jamaica Plain.
When he got there the conductor told him,
"One more nickel."
Charlie couldn't get off of that train.
But did he ever return...
All night long Charlie rides through the station,
Crying, "What will become of me?
How can I afford to see my sister in Chelsea
Or my cousin in Roxbury?"
But did he ever return...
Charlie's wife goes down
To the Scully Square station
Every day at a quarter past two.

MTA (The Man Who Never Returned)
Let me tell you all the story of a man named
Charlie
On a tragic and fateful day;
He put ten cents in his pocket,
Kissed his wife and family,
Went to ride on the M. T. A.
But did he ever return?
No, he never returned,
And his fate is still unlearned.
He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston,
He's the man who never returned.
Charlie handed in his dime
At the Kendall Square station,
And he changed for Jamaica Plain.
When he got there the conductor told him,
"One more nickel."
Charlie couldn't get off of that train.
But did he ever return...
All night long Charlie rides through the station,
Crying, "What will become of me?
How can I afford to see my sister in Chelsea
Or my cousin in Roxbury?"
But did he ever return...
Charlie's wife goes down
To the Scully Square station
Every day at a quarter past two.

guard us well while we sleep in the night.
Akela, please guide us in every way,
We'll follow your trail in work or play.

An Indian Version of the Lords Prayer
(Use with caution)
"Great Spirit, whose tepee is the sky and whose hunting ground
is the earth,
Mighty and fearful are you called.
Ruler over storms, over men and birds and beasts,
Have your way over all --
Over earthways as over skyways.
Find us this day our meat and corn, That we may be strong and
brave.
And put aside from us our wicked ways as we put aside the bad
works of them who do us wrong.
And let us not have such troubles as lead us into crooked roads,
But keep us from all evil,
For yours is all that Is --the earth and the sky; the streams,
the hills and the valleys, the stars, the moon, and the sun,
and all that live and breathe. Wonderful, shining, mighty
Spirit."
- Thanks to Arthur F. Giere

Bless Us, O Lord
Traditional Catholic Prayer
Bless us, O Lord,
And these Thy gifts
Which we are about to receive,

guard us well while we sleep in the night.
Akela, please guide us in every way,
We'll follow your trail in work or play.

An Indian Version of the Lords Prayer
(Use with caution)
"Great Spirit, whose tepee is the sky and whose hunting ground
is the earth,
Mighty and fearful are you called.
Ruler over storms, over men and birds and beasts,
Have your way over all --
Over earthways as over skyways.
Find us this day our meat and corn, That we may be strong and
brave.
And put aside from us our wicked ways as we put aside the bad
works of them who do us wrong.
And let us not have such troubles as lead us into crooked roads,
But keep us from all evil,
For yours is all that Is --the earth and the sky; the streams,
the hills and the valleys, the stars, the moon, and the sun,
and all that live and breathe. Wonderful, shining, mighty
Spirit."
- Thanks to Arthur F. Giere

Bless Us, O Lord
Traditional Catholic Prayer
Bless us, O Lord,
And these Thy gifts
Which we are about to receive,

Sailing, Sailing
Sailing, sailing , sure wish we had a boat
Instead of this leaky old guitar
So we could stay afloat!
Sailing, sailing, hoping the sharks don't bite!
If a big octopus, does not swaller us,
We may get home tonight!

Scouting Thunder
We light the light of Scouting
We give flight to eagles,
We light the light of Scouting
Throughout the world.
We’ll never be hiked under,
Listen to our Scouting thunder,
We light the light of Scouting,
Throughout the world.
(Repeat 3 times louder and louder.)

The Saints Go Marching In
Oh, when the Saints go marching in,
Oh, when the Saints go marching in,
Lord, I want to be in that number,
When the Saints go marching in.

Sailing, Sailing
Sailing, sailing , sure wish we had a boat
Instead of this leaky old guitar
So we could stay afloat!
Sailing, sailing, hoping the sharks don't bite!
If a big octopus, does not swaller us,
We may get home tonight!

Scouting Thunder
We light the light of Scouting
We give flight to eagles,
We light the light of Scouting
Throughout the world.
We’ll never be hiked under,
Listen to our Scouting thunder,
We light the light of Scouting,
Throughout the world.
(Repeat 3 times louder and louder.)

The Saints Go Marching In
Oh, when the Saints go marching in,
Oh, when the Saints go marching in,
Lord, I want to be in that number,
When the Saints go marching in.

thanksgivings . . . (pause)

With thanks in our hearts we offer our prayers and ask that
You, the Great Scoutmaster of All Scouts, be with each of us
until we meet again.
AMEN

- Thanks to Michael F. Bowman, DDC-Training, GW Dist. Nat
Capital Area Council, mfbowman@CAPACCESS.ORG

A Simple Blessing
May you walk in Peace,
Live with Love,
work with Joy,
and May Your God go with you.

A Simple Prayer
Thy song sings in my heart,
Thy voice wispers in the wind,
Thy beauty shows in all things.
Magnificent and steadfast is your presence.
Thank you for reminding us,
How great you are.

-Thanks to Greg Gough, SM Troop 201, Ozark, MO.

thanksgivings . . . (pause)

With thanks in our hearts we offer our prayers and ask that
You, the Great Scoutmaster of All Scouts, be with each of us
until we meet again.
AMEN

- Thanks to Michael F. Bowman, DDC-Training, GW Dist. Nat
Capital Area Council, mfbowman@CAPACCESS.ORG

A Simple Blessing
May you walk in Peace,
Live with Love,
work with Joy,
and May Your God go with you.

A Simple Prayer
Thy song sings in my heart,
Thy voice wispers in the wind,
Thy beauty shows in all things.
Magnificent and steadfast is your presence.
Thank you for reminding us,
How great you are.

-Thanks to Greg Gough, SM Troop 201, Ozark, MO.

God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!

O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And every gain divine!

O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

America, America
America, America,
How can I tell you how I feel?
You have given me many treasures.
I love you so.

God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!

O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And every gain divine!

O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

America, America
America, America,
How can I tell you how I feel?
You have given me many treasures.
I love you so.

Master of the Universe Prayer
Master of the universe
Grant me the ability to be alone;
May it be my custom to go outdoors each day
Among the trees and grass, among all living things.
And there may I be alone, and enter into prayer,
To talk with the one to whom I belong.
May I express there everything in my heart,
And may all the foliage of the field
(All grasses, trees and plants)
May they all awake at my coming,
To send the powers of their life into the words of my prayer
So that my prayer and speech are made whole
Through the life and the spirit of all growing things,
Which are made as one by their transcendent source.

-Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav (1772-1811)

A Navajo Prayer
Before me peaceful
Behind me peaceful
Under me peaceful
Over me peaceful
Around me peaceful
-Navajo prayer

Master of the Universe Prayer
Master of the universe
Grant me the ability to be alone;
May it be my custom to go outdoors each day
Among the trees and grass, among all living things.
And there may I be alone, and enter into prayer,
To talk with the one to whom I belong.
May I express there everything in my heart,
And may all the foliage of the field
(All grasses, trees and plants)
May they all awake at my coming,
To send the powers of their life into the words of my prayer
So that my prayer and speech are made whole
Through the life and the spirit of all growing things,
Which are made as one by their transcendent source.

-Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav (1772-1811)

A Navajo Prayer
Before me peaceful
Behind me peaceful
Under me peaceful
Over me peaceful
Around me peaceful
-Navajo prayer

Grand Old Flag
You’re a grand old flag
You’re a high-flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of, The land I love
The home of the free and the brave.
Every heart beats true
Under red, white, and blue
Where there’s never a boast or brag
But, should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

Oregon, My Oregon
Land of the Empire Builders,
Land of the Golden West;
Conquered and held by free men,
Fairest and the best.
On-ward and upward ever,
Forward and on, and on;
Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon.
Land of the rose and sunshine,
Land of the summer's breeze;
Laden with health and vigor,
Fresh from the western seas.
Blest by the blood of martyrs,
Land of the setting sun;
Hail to thee, Land of Promise, My Oregon.

Grand Old Flag
You’re a grand old flag
You’re a high-flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You’re the emblem of, The land I love
The home of the free and the brave.
Every heart beats true
Under red, white, and blue
Where there’s never a boast or brag
But, should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

Oregon, My Oregon
Land of the Empire Builders,
Land of the Golden West;
Conquered and held by free men,
Fairest and the best.
On-ward and upward ever,
Forward and on, and on;
Hail to thee, Land of the Heroes, My Oregon.
Land of the rose and sunshine,
Land of the summer's breeze;
Laden with health and vigor,
Fresh from the western seas.
Blest by the blood of martyrs,
Land of the setting sun;
Hail to thee, Land of Promise, My Oregon.

May all things be free of grasping and aversion toward others,
and develop faith in the equality of all beings;
this is immeasurable equanimity.
-The Four Immeasurable Vows, Tantric Buddhism

A Jewish Prayer
God of the World, I stand before you and before my neighbors -
pardoning, forgiving, struggling to be open to all who have
hurt and angered me. Be this hurt of body or soul, of honor or
property, whether they were forced to hurt me or did so
willingly, whether by accident or intent, whether by word or
deed
- I forgive them because we are human...I am ready to take upon
myself the commandment, Love your neighbor as yourself.
- Levi Yitchak of Beditschev

A Muslim Prayer
Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are a hundred ways
to kneel and kiss the ground. -Rumi, a 7th century Sufi mystic

May all things be free of grasping and aversion toward others,
and develop faith in the equality of all beings;
this is immeasurable equanimity.
-The Four Immeasurable Vows, Tantric Buddhism

A Jewish Prayer
God of the World, I stand before you and before my neighbors -
pardoning, forgiving, struggling to be open to all who have
hurt and angered me. Be this hurt of body or soul, of honor or
property, whether they were forced to hurt me or did so
willingly, whether by accident or intent, whether by word or
deed
- I forgive them because we are human...I am ready to take upon
myself the commandment, Love your neighbor as yourself.
- Levi Yitchak of Beditschev

A Muslim Prayer
Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are a hundred ways
to kneel and kiss the ground. -Rumi, a 7th century Sufi mystic

This land was made for you and me. (Chorus)
When the sun came shining, then I was strolling
And the wheat fields waving
And the dust clouds rolling
A voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
This land was made for you and me. (Chorus)

I roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps

To the sparkling sands of her diamond desert
All around me a voice was sounding
This land was made for you and me. (Chorus)

Yankee Doodle
Father and I went down to camp
Along with Captain Goodin
And there we saw the men and boys
As thick as hasty puddin’.
Chorus: Yankee Doodle keep it up
Yankee doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.
And there was Captain Washington
Upon a slapping stallion
A giving orders to his men
I guess there was a million. (Chorus)

This land was made for you and me. (Chorus)
When the sun came shining, then I was strolling
And the wheat fields waving
And the dust clouds rolling
A voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
This land was made for you and me. (Chorus)

I roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps

To the sparkling sands of her diamond desert
All around me a voice was sounding
This land was made for you and me. (Chorus)

Yankee Doodle
Father and I went down to camp
Along with Captain Goodin
And there we saw the men and boys
As thick as hasty puddin’.
Chorus: Yankee Doodle keep it up
Yankee doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.
And there was Captain Washington
Upon a slapping stallion
A giving orders to his men
I guess there was a million. (Chorus)

We Give Our Thanks
Traditional Christian
For food that stays our hunger,
For rest that brings us ease,
For homes where memories linger,
We give our thanks for these.
Truly Thankful
Traditional
Lord, make us truly thankful for
these and all other blessings.
I ask this in Jesus Christ's name,
Amen.

Yogic grace
Let us be together; let us eat together. Let us be vital
together, let us be radiating truth, radiating the light of
life. Om Shanti Shanti Om (Peace for all living and non-living
beings).
Prayers

"An Old Irish Blessing"
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind always be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May god hold you in the palm of his hand.

We Give Our Thanks
Traditional Christian
For food that stays our hunger,
For rest that brings us ease,
For homes where memories linger,
We give our thanks for these.
Truly Thankful
Traditional
Lord, make us truly thankful for
these and all other blessings.
I ask this in Jesus Christ's name,
Amen.

Yogic grace
Let us be together; let us eat together. Let us be vital
together, let us be radiating truth, radiating the light of
life. Om Shanti Shanti Om (Peace for all living and non-living
beings).
Prayers

"An Old Irish Blessing"
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind always be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rain fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May god hold you in the palm of his hand.

They have hopped into the living room
and headed down the hall.
They have trapped me in the corner
and my back's against the wall.
And when I open up my mouth
to give a desperate call.
This is all that's heard: (Chorus)

Day-O
Chorus: Day-O, Day-O,
Daylight come and me wan' go home,
Day-O, Day-O,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Work all night on a drink of rum
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Stock bananas till the morning come,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Come Mr. Tally man, Tally me bananas,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Come Mr. Tally man, Tally me bananas,
Daylight come and me wan' go home. (Chorus)
Pick six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Pick six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch,
Daylight come and me wan' go home. (Chorus)
A beautiful bunch of ripe banana,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Hide the deadly black tarantula.

They have hopped into the living room
and headed down the hall.
They have trapped me in the corner
and my back's against the wall.
And when I open up my mouth
to give a desperate call.
This is all that's heard: (Chorus)

Day-O
Chorus: Day-O, Day-O,
Daylight come and me wan' go home,
Day-O, Day-O,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Work all night on a drink of rum
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Stock bananas till the morning come,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Come Mr. Tally man, Tally me bananas,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Come Mr. Tally man, Tally me bananas,
Daylight come and me wan' go home. (Chorus)
Pick six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Pick six foot, seven foot, eight foot bunch,
Daylight come and me wan' go home. (Chorus)
A beautiful bunch of ripe banana,
Daylight come and me wan' go home.
Hide the deadly black tarantula.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

God Is Great (Extended Version)
Traditional Christian
God is great and God is good,
Let us thank Him for our food;
By His blessings, we are fed,
Give us Lord, our daily bread.
Amen.

God Our Father, Lord, and Savior
Traditional Christian
God our Father, Lord, and Savior
Thank you for your love and favor
Bless this food and drink we pray
And all who share with us today.
Amen.

Humanist
Before we share this meal, let us remember how it came to us.
This food was born of warm sunlight, rich soil, and cool rain.
As it nourishes our bodies and minds, may we be grateful to
those who cultivated it, those who harvested it, those who
brought it to us, and those who prepared it.

Humble Hearts
Traditional
In a world where so many are hungry,
May we eat this food with humble hearts;
In a world where so many are lonely,

Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

God Is Great (Extended Version)
Traditional Christian
God is great and God is good,
Let us thank Him for our food;
By His blessings, we are fed,
Give us Lord, our daily bread.
Amen.

God Our Father, Lord, and Savior
Traditional Christian
God our Father, Lord, and Savior
Thank you for your love and favor
Bless this food and drink we pray
And all who share with us today.
Amen.

Humanist
Before we share this meal, let us remember how it came to us.
This food was born of warm sunlight, rich soil, and cool rain.
As it nourishes our bodies and minds, may we be grateful to
those who cultivated it, those who harvested it, those who
brought it to us, and those who prepared it.

Humble Hearts
Traditional
In a world where so many are hungry,
May we eat this food with humble hearts;
In a world where so many are lonely,

On Top of Spaghetti
On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese,
I lost my poor meatball when somebody
sneezed!
It rolled off the table, and onto the floor.
And then my poor meatball, rolled out of the door.
It rolled down the garden, and under a bush,
And there my poor meatball was nothing but mush!
The mush was as tasty, as tasty could be,
And then the next summer it grew as a tree.
The tree was all covered, all covered with moss,
And on it grew meatballs, and covered with sauce!
So if you have spaghetti, all covered with cheese
Hold onto your meatball, 'cause someone might
sneeze!

Pink Pajamas
I wear my pink pajamas in the summer when it’s hot.
I wear my flannel nightie in the winter when it’s not
And sometimes in the springtime, and sometimes
in the fall,
I jump between the sheets with nothing on at all
Chorus: Glory, glory Halleujah;
Glory, glory, what’s it to ya.
Balmy breezes blowing through ya,
With nothing on at all.

On Top of Spaghetti
On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese,
I lost my poor meatball when somebody
sneezed!
It rolled off the table, and onto the floor.
And then my poor meatball, rolled out of the door.
It rolled down the garden, and under a bush,
And there my poor meatball was nothing but mush!
The mush was as tasty, as tasty could be,
And then the next summer it grew as a tree.
The tree was all covered, all covered with moss,
And on it grew meatballs, and covered with sauce!
So if you have spaghetti, all covered with cheese
Hold onto your meatball, 'cause someone might
sneeze!

Pink Pajamas
I wear my pink pajamas in the summer when it’s hot.
I wear my flannel nightie in the winter when it’s not
And sometimes in the springtime, and sometimes
in the fall,
I jump between the sheets with nothing on at all
Chorus: Glory, glory Halleujah;
Glory, glory, what’s it to ya.
Balmy breezes blowing through ya,
With nothing on at all.

Thanks and praise, for our days,
'Neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, ‘neath the sky,
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.

You Are My Sunshine
Chorus:
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you;
Please don't take my sunshine away.
The other night dear, when I was sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
When I awoke dear, I was mistaken;
So I hung my head and I cried. (Chorus)
I'll always love you and make you happy,
If you will only say the same,
But if you leave me to love another,
You'll regret it all some day. (Chorus)
I know I told you I really love you
I know I promised my love would stay
I haven't left you to love another
Please keep faith while I'm away. (Chorus)

Thanks and praise, for our days,
'Neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, ‘neath the sky,
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.

You Are My Sunshine
Chorus:
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you;
Please don't take my sunshine away.
The other night dear, when I was sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
When I awoke dear, I was mistaken;
So I hung my head and I cried. (Chorus)
I'll always love you and make you happy,
If you will only say the same,
But if you leave me to love another,
You'll regret it all some day. (Chorus)
I know I told you I really love you
I know I promised my love would stay
I haven't left you to love another
Please keep faith while I'm away. (Chorus)

Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream,
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Live is but a dream.


Scout Wetspurs
Softly falls the rain today
As our campfire floats away.
Silently, each Scout should ask
"Did I bring my SCUBA mask?
Have I tied my tent flaps down?
Learned to swim, so I won't drown?
Have I done, and will I try
Everything to keep me dry?"

Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream,
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily
Live is but a dream.


Scout Wetspurs
Softly falls the rain today
As our campfire floats away.
Silently, each Scout should ask
"Did I bring my SCUBA mask?
Have I tied my tent flaps down?
Learned to swim, so I won't drown?
Have I done, and will I try
Everything to keep me dry?"

Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah.

Let There Be Peace On Earth
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth,
The peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father,
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother,

In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
Let this be my solemn vow.
To take each moment,
and live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.

Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah.

Let There Be Peace On Earth
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth,
The peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father,
Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother,

In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me,
Let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
Let this be my solemn vow.
To take each moment,
and live each moment
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.

But I missed that branch,
A way up there.
But don't you fret,
And don't you frown
'Cause I caught that branch,
On the way back down.
This is the end,
There ain't no more
Unless I meet,
That bear once more.

Threw It Out the Window
Notes: Sing as a group song using a new Mother Goose rhyme each
time you sing the chorus, substituting "She threw it out the
window" for the last line of each rhyme and making throwing
motions with arms.

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cup-board
To get her poor dog a bone.
When she got there the cupboard was bare,
So she threw it out the window!
The window,
The window
The second story window!
With a heave and a ho and a mighty throw,
She threw it out the window!
Mary had a little lamb,
It's fleece was white as snow.

But I missed that branch,
A way up there.
But don't you fret,
And don't you frown
'Cause I caught that branch,
On the way back down.
This is the end,
There ain't no more
Unless I meet,
That bear once more.

Threw It Out the Window
Notes: Sing as a group song using a new Mother Goose rhyme each
time you sing the chorus, substituting "She threw it out the
window" for the last line of each rhyme and making throwing
motions with arms.

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cup-board
To get her poor dog a bone.
When she got there the cupboard was bare,
So she threw it out the window!
The window,
The window
The second story window!
With a heave and a ho and a mighty throw,
She threw it out the window!
Mary had a little lamb,
It's fleece was white as snow.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
the sun forbear to shine;
but God, who called me here below,
will be forever mine.

Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen

For the Beauty of the Earth
For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,
For the love which from our birth,
Over and around us lies,
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour,
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light,
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
the sun forbear to shine;
but God, who called me here below,
will be forever mine.

Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen

For the Beauty of the Earth
For the beauty of the earth,
For the beauty of the skies,
For the love which from our birth,
Over and around us lies,
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour,
Of the day and of the night,
Hill and vale, and tree and flower,
Sun and moon and stars of light,
Lord of all, to Thee we raise,
This our hymn of grateful praise.