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This Is My Father's World

This Is My Father's World

Our Reason To Be Thankful

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Nov 22, 2021
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The Niagara Escarpment

American Presbyterian pastor Maltbie Babcock (1858–1901) loved the outdoors. He had been a champion baseball pitcher and accomplished swimmer at Syracuse University before entering the ministry. Pastoring the Presbyterian Church in Lockport, New York, Maltbie took walks to the top of the Niagara Escarpment almost every morning. The scenic views of Lake Ontario were incredible. Each time he left the house, he would tell his wife, “I am going out to see my Father’s world."

On one of these walks, Maltbie wrote poetic words about "my Father's world" and what the “rocks and trees, skies and seas" could teach of God's glory.

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