Maker of Heaven & Earth (All Creatures Great & Small) | Copywork

Looking for copywork that isn't twaddle? This is it! The beautiful Christian hymn - often called "All Things Bright and Beautiful" - was written by Cecil Frances Alexander as part of the larger collection of "Hymns for Little Children".

"Hymns for Little Children" was published in the mid-1800s. In this book, Mrs. Alexander addressed the Apostles' Creed line by line, adding beautiful poetry which appeals to children and adults alike. "All thing Bright and Beautiful" is dedicated to the second line (hence the name Maker of Heaven and Earth) and is referencing Genesis 1:31.

In addition to copywork, students can easily memorize the lines of this timeless hymn as they practice. The lovely illustrations to color give students extra practice with pencil grip and early finishers something to keep them busy!

This download includes print and cursive and includes 3 line styles.

1 cover page with full-text (print)

7 pages, 1 stanza each (print single line)

7 pages, 1 stanza each (print double line)*

1 cover page with full text (cursive)

7 pages, 1 stanza each (cursive single line)

7 pages, 1 stanza each (cursive double line)

7 pages featuring blank lines in the 3-line style where the midline is dotted.^

* This is a similar style found in the popular Handwriting Without Tears® Printing Power.

^This is most helpful for young students (K-1) or with large handwriting. Instructors may wish to use smaller segments or even single words instead of full lines. Remember to print multiple pages for each stanza if this is the case. Coloring the images multiple times will continue to strengthen penmanship.

This is an unabridged version. Please note that ALL language is original. Please closely examine the preview before purchasing. This includes 7 stanzas, although not all stanzas are commonly sung today. You may choose to use all stanzas or only a selection.

Text source:

Alexander, Cecil Frances. “Maker of Heaven and Earth.” Hymns for Little Children, First ed., Herman Hooker, Philidelphia, PA, 1850, pp. 27–28.

The main thumbnail image features the work of my son, Jack (7, 2nd grade).