All Creatures of Our God and King
Anthem Lights Lyrics


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

And all ye men of tender heart (tender heart)
Forgiving others, take your part
(take your part) o sing ye! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
(sorrow bear)
Praise God and on Him cast your care!
(Cast your care) o praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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!




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

Overall Meaning

The song "All Creatures of Our God and King" by Anthem Lights is a hymn that celebrates the beauty and diversity of creation, calling upon all living creatures to lift their voices and join in praise. The first verse begins by addressing all creatures and inviting them to sing out in praise, using the word "Alleluia" to express joy and reverence. The mention of the sun and the moon emphasizes the majesty of God's creation, with the sun referred to as a burning sun and the moon described as having a softer gleam. The repetition of "O praise Him" reiterates the call to worship and emphasizes the exaltation of God.


The second verse expands the scope of praise beyond living creatures, recognizing the power and movement of the elements. The rushing wind and the flying clouds are personified and called upon to praise God. The rising moon and the lights of evening are also encouraged to express their praise. The combination of natural forces and celestial bodies highlights the universality of God's presence and the interconnectedness of all parts of creation.


The third verse introduces a call for humans, specifically those with tender hearts, to join in praise. It encourages forgiveness and the willingness to participate in worship. Those who bear pain and sorrow are also encouraged to praise God and cast their cares upon Him. This verse emphasizes the healing and comforting power found in praising God, inviting individuals to find solace and release their burdens through worship.


The final verse broadens the focus once again to include all things created, calling for them to bless and worship their Creator. It acknowledges the humility that should accompany this worship, recognizing the greatness of God in contrast to our own smallness. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all praised, emphasizing the Trinitarian nature of God. The repetition of "O praise Him" reinforces the central theme of the song, encouraging continuous and reverent praise to the Triune God.


Line by Line Meaning

All creatures of our God and King
Let every living being on earth, from the smallest to the greatest, acknowledge and praise our Almighty God and King.


Lift up your voice and with us sing
Raise your voice together with us and join in joyful singing to glorify God.


Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let the word 'Alleluia' resound as a joyful exclamation of praise and adoration.


Thou burning sun with golden beam
You, radiant sun with your golden rays, symbolize the powerful and glorious presence of God.


Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
You, gentle moon with your soft glow, reflect the peaceful and gentle nature of God's creation.


O praise Him! O praise Him!
Let us continue to uplift our voices in praise and adoration of our Creator.


Thou rushing wind that art so strong
You, mighty wind that blows forcefully, represent the strength and power of God's spirit.


Ye clouds that sail in Heaven along
You, clouds that gracefully float in the sky, illustrate the beauty and majesty of God's creation.


Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice
You, moon that steadily ascends in the night sky, find joy in praising God.


Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
You, stars and other celestial lights that emerge in the evening, join in praising God with your radiant presence.


And all ye men of tender heart (tender heart)
To all individuals who possess compassionate and kind hearts,


Forgiving others, take your part (take your part) o sing ye! Alleluia!
Participate in forgiveness towards others, and with joyous voices, sing 'Alleluia!'


Ye who long pain and sorrow bear (sorrow bear)
You who carry the weight of long-lasting pain and sorrow in your lives,


Praise God and on Him cast your care! (Cast your care) o praise Him! O praise Him!
Direct your praises towards God and give Him your burdens, for He is deserving of all worship and adoration.


Let all things their Creator bless
May all things in existence shower blessings upon their Creator.


And worship Him in humbleness
In a state of humility, let all creation bow down and worship Him.


Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
Offer unending praise to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.


And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Additionally, praise the Holy Spirit, who completes the divine Trinity, existing as one God in three persons.


O praise Him! O praise Him!
Let us continue to exclaim 'O praise Him!' and uplift our voices in continuous adoration.


Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
May the word 'Alleluia' resound repeatedly as a joyful expression of praise and worship.




Lyrics Β© MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: WILLIAM DRAPER, MARK HAYES

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LYRICS

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!

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

Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heav’n along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

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

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!

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

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!

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



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@chadwikspence

LYRICS

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!

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

Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
Ye clouds that sail in heav’n along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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@stockinettestitch

I think it might be β€œrising morn” instead of moon

@KA-yw7lu

Thank you for bringing these ancient hymns to a new generation in such a beautiful way. May it bless all fainting hearts.

@pjastrihputri2538

Hallo, I'm from Indonesia πŸ€— .. I wanna say thank you for all of you πŸ‘πŸ»β£οΈ I love your beautiful voice and I'm amazed when I hear this song..

@juliemaestas9924

I’m so glad you guys are doing Christian covers again ☺️!!!

@damarisi5805

Thank you so much, guys! One of my favourite songs of all time. You sang it so beautifully. What can I ask more of life, lol ?

@NissiJacob

Amazing singing , team. great jobπŸ‘ love all your songs

@melodyswan4792

Incredable! Your voices are so special guys! Love you so much! ❀❀❀❀

@mommom6637

Hallelujah, Beautiful voice's, Meaningful Word's to Worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.To you our Praise Begin!!!

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