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!
Thou flowing water, pure and clear,
Make music for thy Lord to hear,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright,
That givest man both warmth and light.
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Dear mother earth, who day by day
Unfoldest blessings on our way,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
The flowers and fruits that in thee grow,
Let them His glory also show.
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!
And thou most kind and gentle death,
Waiting to hush our latest breath,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou leadest home the child of God,
And Christ our Lord the way hath trod.
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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Googlew AI Overview:
What is the back story of "All Creatures Of Our God And King" by Francis of Assisi?
"All Creatures of Our God and King" is based on the "Canticle of the Sun" (or "Canticle of the Creatures"), a poem written by St. Francis of Assisi in 1225. Written during a time of great suffering—when Francis was ill, partially blind, and experiencing intense discomfort—the poem was a final, joyous act of praise celebrating God’s creation.
Origins and Key Facts:
Context of Suffering: Francis wrote the original text near the end of his life, while staying in a small reed hut provided by St. Clare, despite battling illness and blindness.
The "Canticle" Origin: The poem, often cited as the first religious poem in the Italian language, was written in the common vernacular and is known as Cantico di frate sole (Hymn of Brother Sun) or Canticle of the Creatures.
The Message: The original poem reflects Francis’s deep belief in the unity of creation, calling the elements—such as Brother Sun, Sister Moon, and Sister Death—brother and sister, urging them to praise God.
Hymn Paraphrase: The familiar English hymn was paraphrased from this poem by William Henry Draper for a children's Whitsun festival in England between 1899 and 1919.
Musical Pairing: The text was paired with the German tune "LASST UNS ERFREUEN" (Let Us Rejoice) by Ralph Vaughan Williams, published in 1906.
The hymn, in its modern form, encapsulates Francis's life of poverty, his adoration of nature, and his commitment to seeing God's goodness in every part of the natural world.
Some listeners may have a question about the phrase "Mother Earth" being used in this song.
These are results for What differences are there in the meaning of the phrase "Mother Earth" between the 1800's and the 2000's?
The phrase "Mother Earth" has shifted from a largely local, animistic, and poetic personification of nature's bounty in the 1800s to a globalized, scientific, and ecological symbol of sustainability in the 2000s. While the core concept of a nurturing earth exists throughout history, the meaning has evolved from a giver of crops to a fragile system requiring human protection.
"Mother Earth" in the 1800s
Source of Life & Agriculture: The term was deeply linked to the fertility of the soil and was used in agriculture and horticulture. It meant the "ground" that fed communities, often referring to the "nurturing mother" in a literal, agrarian sense.
Cultural/Animistic View: For many Indigenous cultures (like Native American nations in North America), it was a foundational spiritual concept—a sacred entity that was alive, providing life, and demanding respect and reciprocity.
Romantic/Poetic Metaphor: In Western literature, it was a romanticized personification of the natural world, representing a "mother goddess" or a caring figure that was "fertile, powerful, and cyclical".
Localized View: The focus was often on local land, land cultivation, and immediate surroundings, rather than a global biosphere.
"Mother Earth" in the 2000s
Ecological Crisis Symbol: "Mother Earth" is now frequently used to represent the fragility of the ecosystem—a planet that is "suffering" due to pollution, climate change, and deforestation.
Scientific Interconnection (Gaia Hypothesis): The phrase is often linked to the "Gaia Hypothesis," popularized by James Lovelock, treating Earth as a single, complex living organism (a "living, breathing entity").
Global Sustainability: It is a key term in global environmental activism, emphasizing the need for sustainability, harmony, and protection of natural resources for future generations.
International Activism: It is used by organizations like the United Nations to encourage a shift toward a "green economy" and environmental justice.
The most dramatic shift has been from seeing Mother Earth as an infinite source of life to a threatened, finite system that is directly affected by human activity—moving from a mother who nurtures to a mother who needs to be nurtured.
In occult and New Age spiritualities, "Mother Earth" is rarely considered merely a metaphorical expression for nature. Instead, it is defined as a living, conscious, and divine entity—often referred to as Gaia or the Great Goddess—who acts as a nurturing mother goddess to all life forms.
Here is a breakdown of the occult and New Age meanings of Mother Earth:
1. A Conscious Goddess (Gaia)
Living Organism: Mother Earth is perceived as a sentient, living organism rather than an inanimate rock.
The Gaia Hypothesis (Spiritualized): New Age thought expands the scientific Gaia hypothesis (that Earth regulates its own environment) into a spiritual belief that the Earth is a divine, intelligent entity with her own spiritual evolution.
Divine Goddess: She is worshipped in Neo-paganism and Wicca as the "Great Mother," a goddess who nurtures, sustains, and gives life to all things, sometimes embodied as the Triple Goddess (Maiden, Mother, Crone).
2. A Nurturing/Self-Sacrificing Being
Sacrifice for Humanity: Some teachings, such as those from the Aetherius Society, believe Mother Earth is a "mighty goddess" who has dampened her own vibrations—materially lowering her existence—to provide a home for humanity to evolve, often sacrificing her own higher evolution to support human progress.
Unconditional Nurturing: She is seen as a source of unconditional love and sustenance, nourishing all living creatures through the air, water, and soil.
3. A Connective Energetic Force
Interconnectedness: New Age beliefs emphasize that because Mother Earth is alive, all things within her sphere—rocks, plants, animals, and humans—are energetically, emotionally, and spiritually connected.
Spiritual Guardianship: This perspective views humans as stewards who must maintain a "sacred covenant" with her and her elemental spirits (devas and fairies) to live in harmony.
4. Manifestation of the Divine Feminine
Counterpart to Sky Father: Mother Earth represents the ultimate divine feminine principle, often portrayed as the consort of the masculine sky, creating a balance of energies.
Groundedness and Fertility: She symbolizes fertility, growth, groundedness, and the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth.
Key Differences in Usage
Occult/Esoteric: Focuses on interacting with the "devas" or spirit entities that manage the natural world on behalf of the Mother Earth goddess.
New Age: Focuses on the collective consciousness, "Gaia energy," environmental spiritualism, and Raising Vibration to align with her.
Indigenous/Pachamama: Often focuses on the reverence and reciprocity with Pachamama (Incan) or similar figures as the living source of life.
In essence, the phrase refers to a living goddess who deserves respect and worship, serving as a "spiritual ally" in magical or, spiritual work.
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BransonBob's Conclusion regarding "Mother Earth":
The ways of Satan includes taking what is right and turning into what isn't right. This means into the complete opposite of what God has created. Another example would be how God separated the nations at Babylon into 70 nations, to prevent mankind from excelling at evil. God thus mandated segregation on a national, and culteral level. Over time demonic people have tried to create a one-world government, religion and culture, mixing back together what God separated. Evil always seeks to turn things into their opposites, and that is the same course that the term "Mother Earth" has undergone to its current New Age manisfestaion of evil definition and misinterpretation. This a mechanism used to lead people away from Jesus Christ and Salvation by Satan and his fallen angels. Learn to recognize when things are being changed, and redefined, to the opposite of God's design!
