A Hymn of Praise
Alleluia! He is risen! The New Creation has begun in the Person of our Resurrected Lord, and every created thing shows forth His glory in a unique way. One of our novices caught a glimpse of this while visiting some of our spring flowers, and she was inspired to write the following hymn of praise — think Daniel chapter 3, Kentucky-style! We share it with you today in the hope that it lends some extra joy to your Easter celebrations.
Bless the LORD, all you works of the LORD, Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
You nuns in the monastery: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
You Oblates in the world: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
You construction workers: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Daffodils and crocuses: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Dandelions and violets: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Geese and grass carp: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Bradford pears and crabapples: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
The crape myrtle: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
The ravine and the creek: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
The groundhog galumphing in the field: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
The coyote in the woods: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
All you goldfinches and cardinals: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Mockingbirds and martins, bless the LORD, Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Pole beans and turnips, bless the LORD, Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Irises and sunflowers: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
All you rocks, big and small: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Crabgrass, bless the LORD! Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Meadowlarks and eagles: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Deer and turkeys: Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
All you pine trees and holly bushes, bless the LORD, Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Chipmunks and rabbits, bless the LORD, Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Gizmo, bless the LORD, Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Praise and exalt Him above all for all ages!
Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Come, let us bless the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
let us praise and exalt Him above all forever!
Blessed are You, LORD, in the firmament of Heaven!
Praise and exalt Him above all forever!
