Music by Geistliche Kirkengesange, Koln; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams, words by St. Francis of Assisi; tr. William H. Draper
All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia, alleluia!
Now burning sun with golden beam,
Now silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise Him, O praise Him,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
You, rushing wind that is so strong,
You, clouds that sail in heaven along,
O praise Him, alleluia!
You, rising morn, in praise rejoice,
You, lights of evening, find a voice:
You, flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for your Lord to hear:
Alleluia, alleluia!
You, fire, so masterful and bright,
That gives mankind both warmth and light,
And all you men of tender heart,
Forgiving others, take your part:
O sing now, alleluia!
You 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: