A beautiful PPt on the poem - " All Things Bright and Beautiful" written by C.F. Alexander.

1. A PRESENTATION ON ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEUTIFUL
PRESENTED BY – SOUMYA SWAGATIKA APRIDA
SUBJECT – ENGLISH
DAV HIGH SHOOL , BANHARPALI, CLASS –10TH , Date of presentation 14-05-2023
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3. ABOUT THE POET

Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) was an Irish poet
and hymnodist. She is best known for writing the
lyrics to the popular Christian hymns "All Things
Bright and Beautiful", "Once in Royal David's City",
and "There Is a Green Hill Far Away".
 Alexander was born in Dublin, Ireland, and was the
daughter of Major John Humphreys, a British army
officer. She married William Alexander, who later
became the Bishop of Derry and Raphoe in the
Church of Ireland.
 Alexander began writing poetry at an early age, and
her first collection, "Verses for Holy Seasons," was
published in 1846. She continued to write poetry
throughout her life, but is best remembered for her
hymns, which have been widely sung in churches
around the world.
 Alexander was also known for her philanthropy and
social work. She founded a school for the deaf in
Derry, and was involved in various charitable
organizations that helped the poor and
disadvantaged.
 Alexander died in 1895 and was buried in St.
Columb's Cathedral in Derry, Northern Ireland. Her
hymns continue to be popular today, and have been
translated into many languages.

4. All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.
The purple headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset and the morning
That brightens up the sky;
THE POEM

5. The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden
He made them every one
The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water,
We gather every day;
He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well.

6. The poem praises the beauty of all creatures,
great and small, and all things that are
wonderful and wise, and attributes their
creation to God. It lists various examples of
the natural world, such as flowers, birds,
mountains, rivers, and fruits, and
emphasizes God's role in their creation. The
poem concludes with a recognition of the
gifts that God has given humans, such as the
ability to see and appreciate the natural
world and the capacity to express gratitude
for God's handiwork.
About of the Poem

7.  The poem has a lyrical, musical quality
and a simple, repetitive structure.
 It describes various aspects of nature,
including flowers, birds, mountains,
rivers, sunsets, and winds.
 The poem emphasizes the role of God as
the creator of all things and the source of
their beauty and wonder.
 It highlights the importance of human
appreciation and gratitude for God's
creations and gifts.
Notes

8.  Glowing: shining brightly and radiantly
 Meadow: a piece of grassy land, especially
one used for hay
 Rushes: plants with long, slender stems,
growing near water
 Greenwood: a forest of growing trees
 Almighty: having unlimited power;
omnipotent
Glossary

9. LORD RAM

10. COOL WIND

11. LITTLE WINGS

12. FLOWERS

13. PURPLE HEADED MOUNTAINS

14. RIVER

15. MORNING

16. SUNSET

17. SUMMER SUN

18. RIPE FRUITS

19. GREENWOOD

20. MEADOWS

21. RUSHES