Author: St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226; William H. Draper, 1855-1933 Hymnal: WASH1957 #20 (1957) Lyrics: 1 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!
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 Dear mother earth, who day by day
Unfoldest blessing on our way,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
The flow'rs and fruits that in thee grow,
Let them His glory also show!
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 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!
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 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!
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host,
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia, Alleluia!]
Amen. Topics: Ancient Hymns; Choir; God the Father God in Nature; Historical; Service Music Doxologies; Service Music Opening Sentences Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
All Creatures of Our God and King