From the rising of the sun
in all attendant glory
the gift-wrappings of the day
unfolding nature's story.
With brightness softly fusing
into clouds afloat in space
dew drops, too, with seas reflecting
dawn's majestic face.
The Lord has touched the fringes
of earth's obedient sky
in the gilding of the morning
when thoughtful hearts draw nigh.
Till daylight's azure dome
puts on resplendent robes
and God with golden graces
crowns this little globe.
As pink and mauve dim slowly
softly closing of the day
He turns on His chandeliers
to shine the gloom away.
How great is our Creator God
Who reigns in Heaven above
giving sunrise and sunset beauty
as a token of His love.
by Elaine Hardt ©1989
Photo by Carlene Hardt ©2010
