“All Creatures of Our God and King” (Hymn Origins)
April 6, 2009
Writen in 1225, one year before his death, by St. Francis of Assisi “All Creatures of our God and King” is from a group of writings “Canticles of the Sun” .
The English translation of this text was made by William Draper, a village rector in England, who prepared this paraphrased version for a children’s choir festival at some time between 1899-1919.
Author: St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226
English Translation: William H. Draper, 1855-1933
Scripture reference: Psalm 145
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
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 rushing morn in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening find a voice,
Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for Thy Lord to hear
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright
That givest man both warmth and light,
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
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
(guitar cords and songbook sheets can be downloaded here)
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