261. 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!
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 Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
That givest us both warmth and light,
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

4 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,
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!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: All creatures of our God and King
Title: All Creatures of Our God and King
Author: St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226
Translator: William H. Draper, 1855-1933
Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Adoration and Praise; Children; Close of Worship / Sending Forth (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with Alleluias
Key: D Major
Source: Geistliche Kerchengesäng, Cologne, 1623



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