Angels, praise him, heavens, praise him
The verses in normal type are sung by all, the verses in italics are sung by women and the verses in bold type are sung by men.
1 Angels, praise him,
heavens, praise him,
waters, praise him,
Alleluia!
creatures of the Lord,
all praise him
for evermore:
2 Sun, praise him,
moon, praise him,
stars, praise him,
Alleluia!
showers, praise him,
dews, praise him
for evermore:
3 Wind, praise him,
fire, praise him,
heat, praise him,
Alleluia!
winter, praise him
summer, praise him
for evermore:
4 Nights, praise him,
days, praise him,
light, praise him,
Alleluia!
lightnings, praise him,
clouds, praise him,
for evermore:
5 Earth, praise him,
mountains, praise him,
hills, praise him,
Alleluia!
green things, praise him,
wells, praise him
for evermore:
6 Seas, praise him,
rivers, praise him,
fish, praise him,
Alleluia!
birds, praise him,
beasts, praise him
for evermore:
7 Nations, praise him,
churches, praise him,
saints, praise him,
Alleluia!
all his people,
join to praise him
for evermore!
Michael Perry (1942 - 1996) from A Song of Creation/Benedicite
© Mrs B Perry/Jubilate Hymns Ltd