Sunday Praise

Creator of all that has been created, let your creation sound forth your praises. In unison, let us join in, so that the universe and all that is in it sound forth a cacophany of praise.

Sun, moon, stars, quasars, and even black holes point to the unimaginable imagination of our Creator.

Let the power of the wind, and the majesty of the clouds, the birds of the morning and the soft lights of night give witness to your greatness.

Mighty rivers, flowing streams, rippling creeks and babbling brooks cry out in joyful praise to you, O King of Kings.

Light of the World, hear the fires that You have given us to warm us and to light our path as they crackle the percussive praise of your worth.

As we live and breathe, in humbleness and contriteness of heart, ever mindful of the great gift you have provided for us, may we sing your hallelujahs.

Whether by voice, upon tight strings, with brass or wood, whether by stick, hammer or steel, whether by the manipulation of electrons or great pipes, may our praise rise as sweet incense to the heavens.

We praise you our Creator, and bless your Name. We worship You and You alone. We praise You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one.

Receive our praise in Jesus' name.

Amen.

All Creatures of Our god and King
by St. Francis of Assisi

All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing
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!

Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for Thy Lord to hear,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
Thou givest man both warmth and light,
O praise Him! O prasie 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!