AIES O Praise Him, Hallelujah!: All Creatures of Our God and King GR 4 (William Henry Draper, arr. Kevin Larsson)

Grade Level 4

Year: 2026

Composer: William Henry Draper, arr. Kevin Larsson

Program Notes:

The hymn “All Creatures of Our God and King,” based on a poem written in 1225 by St. Francis of Assisi, is one of the most well-known songs of the church. The text, heavily influenced by Psalm 148, calls on all creation to praise and worship God. Verse 4 reads:

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!