We had an amazing worship service this morning. Just over a month after the tragic loss of their son, our pastor preached an incredible message this morning on gratefulness for God's goodness. He and his family have been such a testimony to God's goodness and faithfulness as they have demonstrated "Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on Him cast your care." This old and very familiar hymn spoke to me in a whole new way this morning...
All Creatures of Our God and King
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 heav'n along,
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening find a voice!
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!
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!
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below;
O Praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise Him above ye heav'n-ly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
O Praise Him, O Praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
~Francis of Assisi, William H. Draper, Thomas Ken
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