Bible Verses for All Creatures of Our God and King

All Creatures of Our God and King is an English translation of a medieval poem.  The original poem Canticle of the Sun by Francis of Assisi was written in Latin around 1225.  It was translated by William H. Draper and first published in 1919.  

This beautifully worded hymn poetically describes all of Creation praising God.  I'm not sure why this song makes me think of Thanksgiving, but I'm not alone in labeling it so.  I imagine it is the image of creation praising Him during this season when nature is so strongly the focus with the harvesting of crops and the changing colors of leaves.  And for those who might not know, Alleluia (or Hallelujah) means "Praise the Lord"

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Let's bring our thanks to God for all He has created as we join with all of Creation in praising our Creator and Redeemer.

All Creatures of Our God and King

by Francis of Assisi, circa 1225

translated by William H. Draper

Verse 1:
All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia! Alleluia!

Psalm 103:22 Bless the Lord, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion; Bless the Lord, O my soul!

Psalm 19:1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. 

Thou burning sun with golden beam,
thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Psalm 148:1-6  Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest heavens, and the waters that are above the heavens! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created. He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which will not pass away. 

Verse 2:
Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
ye clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!

Psalm 148:7-8 Praise the Lord from the earth, sea monsters and all deeps; Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;

Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
ye lights of ev'ning find a voice!
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Psalm 148:3 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light!

Verse 3:
And all ye men of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O sing ye! Alleluia!

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.

Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God and on Him cast your care!
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Verse 4:
Let all things their Creator bless
and worship Him in humbleness,
O praise Him! Alleluia!

Psalm 145:10 All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, and Your godly ones shall bless You.

Psalm 69:34 Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit*, Three in One:
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

About Jesus in Revelation 5:12 saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.”

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*While the Holy Spirit is God, nowhere in Scripture does it tell us to praise or worship Him.  The Holy Spirit's function is to glorify Christ (as Christ's role is to reveal the Father and carry out His plans).  

Jesus said in John 16:13-14 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you.

It is not a question or the Holy Spirit's worthiness, but rather what we are instructed to do.  While we are not instructed to praise Him, we are instructed to be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18), to follow His leading (ex. Acts 11:12), not to quench Him (1 Thess. 5:19), and not to grieve Him (Eph. 4:30).