What have we to do but praise Him? And if we don’t, as Christ said, the stones would immediately cry out” (Luke 19:40). Is there anyone more creative than our God? He spoke, and the world came into existence. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted His glory is above the earth and heaven.” mountains and all hills fruitful trees and all cedars beasts and all cattle creeping things and flying fowl. You great sea creatures and all the depths. The psalmist declared as much in Psalm 148, “Praise the Lord!. He urged the creation to join with him in worship. Theres a dark and a troubled side of life Theres a bright, theres a sunny side, too Tho we meet with the darkness and strife The sunny side we also may view Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side, Keep on the sunny side of life It will help us evry day, it will brighten all the way If well keep on the sunny side of life Let us greet with the song of hope each day Tho the. Francis recognized the beauty of God’s handiwork and the glory of the Lord revealed in nature. Rather than finding value in money and manmade riches, St. He established the Franciscan Order of Friars, which eventually grew into an entire movement of men and women who followed him into his meager lifestyle for the sake of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was born into considerable means but denounced his inheritance, choosing to live only on what he needed. Francis is widely remembered and beloved by the church for his simple and compassionate lifestyle. Francis of Assissi, now known as “All Creatures of Our God and King.”Ī lover of nature, animals, and anyone in need, St. Bill & Gloria Gaither Official Video for Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) available now Order the full-length CD/DVD, The Longer I Serve Him here: htt. Instead, it’s the original title of a hymn by St. In fact, it sounds more like a song from the 1960s hippie movement. When it comes to classic hymns, a title like “Song of Brother Sun,” might seem out of place.

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