Maltbie Davenport Babcock, D.D.: A Centenary Appreciation 1958 Centenary appreciation of Maltbie D. Babcock (1858–1901), pastor, poet, and hymn-writer of "This Is My Father's World." Biographical sketch, hymns, influence, and memorial tributes. Archive ⬩ Autobiography and Biography, Hymnody and Psalmody Download Print