"All Creatures of Our God and King" (1623)
[Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN. 8.8.4.4.8.8 with Allelujas]
Words by St. Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226
Translated by William Henry Draper, 1855-1933
Melody from _Geistliche Kirchengesang_, 1623

1.
All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up you voice and with us sing
  Alleluja! Alleluja!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!

CHORUS
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluja! Alleluja! Alleluja!

2.
Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along,
  O praise Him! Alleluja!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

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3.
Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for thy Lord to hear,
  Alleluja! Alleluja!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
Thou givest man both warmth and light!

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4.
Dear mother earth, who day by day
Unfoldest blessings on our way,
  O praise Him! Alleluja!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
Let them His glory also show!

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5.
And all ye men of tender heart,
Forgiving others, take your part,
  O sing ye! Alleluja!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God and on Him cast your care!

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6.
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship Him in humbleness,
  O praise Him! Alleluja!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!

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