Hymn Stories: This is My Father’s World  Adapted from 101 Hymn Stories – Kenneth W. Osbeck Author: Maltbie D. Babcock 1858-1901  Composer: Franklin L. Sheppard 1852-1930  This is my Father’s world,   And to my list’ning ears  All nature sings, and round me rings   The music of the spheres.  Maltbie D. Babcock was born in Syracuse, New York, on August 3,  1858, of a socially prominent family. Later he became recognized as one of the outstanding Presbyterian ministers of his generation.  He … Continue reading Hymn Stories: This is My Father’s World