All creatures of our God and King

by Francis of Assisi (1182–1226) · paraphrased by William H. Draper (1855–1933)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 2.

Verse 1

All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice with us and sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! O burning sun with golden beam And silver moon with softer gleam:

Refrain

Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Verse 2

O rushing wind and breezes soft, O clouds that ride the winds aloft: Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! O rising morn, in praise rejoice, O lights of evening, find a voice.

Verse 3

O flowing waters, pure and clear, Make music for your Lord to hear. Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! O fire so masterful and bright, Providing us with warmth and light,

Verse 4

Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Oh, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, three in One!