Brother Sun and Sister Moon
John Michael Talbot Lyrics


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Brother Sun, and Sister Moon
sister star shine day and night
see them shine, beautiful
radiant splendor of light

Brother Sun, and sister moon
heaven and earth
proclaim God's glory
all praise be Yours,
most High God.

Brother wind, and brother air
fair in storm, all weather's wounds
colored flowers and healing herbs
heavenly grace flows through you

Brother sun, and sister moon
heaven and earth,
proclaim God's glory
all praise be Yours
Most High God.

So rejoice,
for the heavens and earth
are filled with God's glory.

So rejoice,
for the heavens and earth
are full of God's glory.





Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Overall Meaning

The song "Brother Sun and Sister Moon" by John Michael Talbot is a deeply spiritual and introspective song that speaks to the beauty of nature and the divine nature of all things. The lyrics begin by focusing on the sun, moon, and stars, referring to them as "Brother Sun" and "Sister Moon" and "sister star." The song praises these celestial bodies for their radiant splendor of light that shines day and night, proclaiming their beauty as a testament to the glory and greatness of God.


Moving on to the wind and air, the lyrics describe their ability to heal and transform all weather's wounds with heavenly grace, as well as the colorful flowers and healing herbs that they help to grow. This section also refers to the wind and air as "Brother Wind" and "Brother Air," showcasing the interconnectedness and kinship of all things in nature.


The entire song is a celebration of the natural world and God's presence within it, urging listeners to rejoice in the glory of the heavens and earth. Through its use of metaphors and imagery, the song encourages a deeper connection to the world around us and a recognition of the divine in everyday things.


Line by Line Meaning

Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Acknowledging the beauty and significance of the sun and moon as integral parts of God's creation


Sister star shine day and night
The stars, like the sun and moon, are part of a vast universe that declares God's glory day and night


See them shine, beautiful radiant splendor of light
The sun, moon, and stars are majestic and awe-inspiring, reflecting the glory and wonder of God


Heaven and earth proclaim God's glory
All of creation points to God's greatness and majesty, from the heavens to the earth


All praise be Yours, most High God
The uplifting of God's name as the ultimate source of all honor and praise


Brother wind, and brother air fair in storm, all weather's wounds colored flowers and healing herbs
The power and beauty of nature in all its manifestations and how it reflects God's grace and healing power


Heavenly grace flows through you
Nature is a channel for God's grace to flow through to us


So rejoice, for the heavens and earth are filled with God's glory
A call to celebrate the beauty and wonder of God's creation, which points to God's infinite wisdom and creative power




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