We sang this in our church services . t was one of our choitr's favorite annthems. The melody and harmony ae phenomenal. Just like the song. this was many years ago. I am now 65 and we sang this when I was in High School and College.

Does anyone know the title to this song/hymn? Has it ever been recorded? If so, by whom?

God painted a picture and called it the world
With mountains, valleys and streams.
God painted a picture and called it the world
With beauty, laughter and dreams.
splashes of yellow, purple and red
tinged with gold and green.
A glorious rainbow, a sunset of flame,
Flowers and trees serene.
A baby's smile, a mother's tear,
A lover's happy thought
And many other wondrous things
Were on His canvas wrought.
God painted a picture and called it the world
with mountains, valleys and streams.
He gave it to man, saying, "This is your world,
"Guard it with love and humility.
"Keep faith with Me and humanity
"Keep faith with Me . . . keep faith with Me."

words by Florence Tarr, tune by Peter DeRose
copyright 1945 Robbins Music Corp.

Please... line i remember is "God painted a picture and called it the world with mountains, valleys, and hills..."