3 Lessons from “All Creatures of Our God and King”

All creatures of our God and King. Lift up your voice and with us singAlleluia! Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam. Thou silver moon with softer gleam!

O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Thou rushing wind that art so strong. Ye clouds that sail in Heaven alongO praise Him! Alleluia!Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice. Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear. Make music for thy Lord to hearO praise Him! Alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless and worship Him in humblenessO praise Him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son and praise the Spirit, Three in One!

Date: 13^th century

Writer(s): Francis of Assisi (or Giovanni Bernardone, his real name)

Inspiration for writing: Francis of Assisi was a great lover of God’s creative work in nature. He often encouraged his followers to respond in praise when they considered God’s handiwork. When he turned 25, Francis left all his wealth behind, left the military and pledge to live the life of a monk. He began writing hymns and this is one of those 60 that he wrote.

3 Lessons:

1. Every part of God’s creation was designed for praising it’s Creator.

2. When we approach God in praise, our posture ought to be one of humility.

3. Our praise is trinitarian.