419. Let All Creation Bless the Lord

1 Let all creation bless the Lord,
till heaven with praise is ringing.
Sun, moon, and stars, peal out a chord,
stir up the angels' singing.
Sing, wind and rain! Sing, snow and sleet!
Make music, day, night, cold and heat:
exalt the God who made you.

2 All living things upon the earth,
green fertile hills and mountains,
sing to the God who gave you birth;
be joyful, springs and fountains.
Lithe waterlife, bright airborne birds,
wild roving beasts, tame flocks and herds:
exalt the God who made you.

3 O men and women everywhere,
lift up a hymn of glory;
all you who know God's steadfast care,
tell out salvation's story.
No tongue be silent; sing your part,
you humble souls and meek of heart;
exalt the God who made you.

Text Information
First Line: Let all creation bless the Lord
Title: Let All Creation Bless the Lord
Paraphraser: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-)
Publication Date: 1998
Meter: 87 87 887
Scripture: Prayer of Azariah 35 - 51; Psalm 19; Psalm 65; Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:10-20; Isaiah 49:8-23; Tobit 13:1-17; Ephesians 5:15-20; Colossians 3:12-17
Topic: Creation; Praise of God; Song of creation
Source: Song of Creation
Copyright: © 1989 Hope Publishing Co.
Tune Information
Name: MIT FREUDEN ZART
Meter: 87 87 887
Key: D Major
Source: Kirchengesänge, Berlin, 1566; arr. The English Hymnal, 1906, alt.
Notes: Higher key 310



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