This song is another praise hymn to God. But, it tells us something more. It tells us how all things should praise our God. It talks of how all of God's creation sings His glory. Just think about it. The flowing water, pure and clear, makes music for the Lord to hear. The rushing wind, the lights of evening, sings their praises. The fire that's both warm and bright that givest man both warmth and light, sings praises. These things are doing what they were made to do, and it gives our Creator and our King glory and praise. What were we made to do? We were made to glorify our Creator. We were made to serve Him. We do these things, and it brings praise upon our God. So, just enjoy lifting up your voice to God with the worshipful words of this song, and really try to live a life of purposeful praise and honor to 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 rising moon, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice! Refrain Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy Lord to hear, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light. Refrain Dear mother earth, who day by day Unfoldest blessings on our way, O praise Him! Alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them His glory also show. Refrain 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! Refrain And thou most kind and gentle Death, Waiting to hush our latest breath, O praise Him! Alleluia! Thou leadest home the child of God, And Christ our Lord the way hath trod. Refrain 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!