Chalice Hymnal ‎#22

22. All Creatures of Our God and King

1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beam,
O silver moon with softer gleam:
Refrain
O praise God, O praise God,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

2 O rushing wind with voice so strong,
you clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise God, Alleluia!
O rising morn, in praise rejoice,
you lights of evening find a voice:

3 O flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for your God to hear,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blazing fire who lights the night,
providing warmth, enhancing sight,

4 And all forgiven tender hearts,
forgiving others, take your part,
sing praises, alleluia!
You who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God, who knows your ev'ry care.

Text Information

• First Line: All creatures of our God and King
• Title: All Creatures of Our God and King
• Author: Francis of Assisi (1225)
• Translator: William H. Draper (1925, alt.)
• Meter: 88.44.88 w. refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 148
• Topic: God Beyond All Name and Form: Praise to God; Creation; God; Nature; Praise; Processional Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906)
• Meter: 88.44.88 w. refrain
• Key: D Major
• Source: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623