All Creatures of Our God and King
By St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226)
Paraphrased by William H. Draper (1855-1933)
All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light.
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise Him! Alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them His glory show,
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
And all ye men of tender heart, Forgiving others, take your part, O Sing ye! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on Him cast your care!
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
And thou most kind and gentle Death, Waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, And Christ our Lord the way hath trod,
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Refrain—O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
End of Lyrics - "All Creatures of Our God and King"
Lyric Notes
This beautiful hymn by St. Francis expresses appreciation for the beauty of the earth and its life-sustaining resources, for the sun, moon and stars and for the interdependence of all living things.
Encouragement to treat others with kindness in a spirit of love and forgiveness and a spirit of humble confidence and thankfulness in a loving God. Your Heavenly Father and Friend who is worth of worship and praise. This 13th-century hymn remains keenly relevant today.
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Keep Singing in Faith,
Dr. Larry