Larnelle Harris is a Gospel singer, songwiter and recording artist. During … Read Full Bio ↴Larnelle Harris is a Gospel singer, songwiter and recording artist. During his 30-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five Grammy Awards and 18 Dove Awards, and has had several recordings rise to #1 on Inspirational Music charts.

A native of Danville, Kentucky[1], Harris started playing the piano by age 9. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at Western Kentucky University, from which he graduated in 1969. He later became a part of the popular Gospel touring group "The Spurlows." He gained fame with both his solo work, and his work as part of the Gaither Vocal Band, headed by Gospel musician and recording executive Bill Gaither.

His many live and televised appearances include Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, several Billy Graham crusades, the Trinity Broadcasting Network, numerous Gaither Homecoming shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Harris has made many appearances on the WHAS Crusade for Children, a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.

Of his many chart-topping songs, perhaps his best-known are his duets with Sandi Patty called, "More than Wonderful" and "I've Just Seen Jesus." His song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the Points of Light Foundation, headed by President George H. W. Bush; he performed the song for Bush and his wife Barbara at the White House.

Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.

Harris, his wife Cynthia, and children Lonnie and Teresa have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well-known within the Gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.

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All Creatures Medley
Larnelle Harris Lyrics

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All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Hallelujah
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
Oh praise Him, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Thou flowing water pure and clear

Make music for thy Lord to hear
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Thou fire masterful and bright
That give us strength both warmth and light

Oh praise Him, Oh praise Him
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer's praise
The glories of my God and King
The triumph of His grace
Oh worship the King
Oh glorious above
And prayfully sing
His wonderful love
Oh praise Him, oh praise Him
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise Him, praise Him
Our Lord and King

Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
The glories of our God and King
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, three in one
Praise Him, oh praise Him

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Larnelle Harris's song "All Creatures Medley" are a joyful call to all of God's creatures to lift up their voices and sing praises to their Creator. The song references various elements of nature, such as the sun, moon, water, and fire, and encourages them to make music for the Lord to hear. The lyrics also express a deep desire to offer praise to God, with the repeated refrain of "Oh praise Him, Hallelujah, Hallelujah."

Line by Line Meaning

All creatures of our God and King
Let all beings created by our God and King

Lift up your voice and with us sing
Raise your voices collectively as we sing together

Hallelujah
Praise and glorify our Lord

Thou burning sun with golden beam
Oh sun, that gives us light and warmth with your golden rays

Thou silver moon with softer gleam
Oh moon, that illuminates the night with your gentle glow

Oh praise Him, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let us give thanks to and glorify Him with our voices

Thou flowing water pure and clear
Oh water, that flows pure and clear

Make music for thy Lord to hear
Create harmonious sounds that reach the ears of our Lord

Thou fire masterful and bright
Oh fire, that shines bright and powerful

That give us strength both warmth and light
You provide us with fortitude, comfort, and illumination

Oh for a thousand tongues to sing
If only we had a thousand tongues to sing