203. All Creatures of the Earth and Sky

1 All creatures of the earth and sky,
come, kindred, lift your voices high,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Bright burning sun with golden beam,
soft shining moon with silver gleam:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

2 Swift rushing wind so wild and strong,
white clouds that sail in heav’n along,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Fair rising morn in praise rejoice,
high stars of evening find a voice:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

3 Cool flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for all life to hear,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Dance, flame of fire, so strong and bright,
and bless us with your warmth and light:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

4 Embracing earth, you, day by day,
bring forth your blessings on our way,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
All herbs and fruits that richly grow,
let them the glory also show:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

5 All you of understanding heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Let all things now the Holy bless,
and worship God in humbleness:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Text Information
First Line: All creatures of the earth and sky
Title: All Creatures of the Earth and Sky
Author (attributed to): St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226 (alt.)
Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8. with Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Worship; Celebration and Praise; Earth (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Adapter: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8. with Alleluias
Key: D Major
Source: Ausserlesene Catholische Kirchengesang, 1623
Copyright: Used by perm. of Oxford University Press
Notes: Now Public Domain



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