Creator of the Earth and Skies

Speak to Mankind Your Words of Life

Creator of the Earth and Skies, first published in 1964 as part of the Hymns for Church and School, was written by Donald W. Hughes (1911-1967). He was a Methodist Minister, educator, author, and poet. Creator of the Earth and Skies is set to the tune, Uffingham written by English baroque composer and organist, Jeremiah Clarke (1673-1707). It can also be sung to the tune, Winchester New, as featured in the following video. This hymn is used in the Liturgy of the Hours during Lent.


Tune: Winchester New

O Father, Whose Creating Hand

Harvest from the Fruitful Land.

O Father, Whose Creating Hand was written by Donald Hughes (1911-1967). It is set to the tune Melita by John B. Dykes (1823-1876), best known as the melody used for Eternal Father, Strong to Save (For Those in Peril on the Sea). In the Liturgy of the Hours,  O Father, Whose Creating Hand is used during Ordinary Time for Evening Prayer.