All Creatures of Our God and King
Words by Francis of Assissi, 1182–1226·Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Eʋegbe
English
Verse 1
Eʋegbe
Mawu ƒe nuwɔwɔwo keŋ Mikɔ gbe dzi ne miadzi ha Aleluya, Aleluya! Oo, ɣekeklẽ abe sika Kple klosalo ɣleti keklẽ
English
All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice with us and sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! O burning sun with golden beam And silver moon with softer gleam:
Xɔɖedzi / Chorus
Eʋegbe
Oo, kafui! Oo, kafui! Aleluya, Aleluya, Aleluya!
English
Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 2
Eʋegbe
O yasesẽ kple ya fafɛ Mi alilikpowo le dzi Oo! Kafui! Aleluya! Agudzedze tso aseye Oo! Ɣletiviwo midzi ha
English
O rushing wind and breezes soft, O clouds that ride the winds aloft: Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! O rising morn, in praise rejoice, O lights of evening, find a voice.
Verse 3
Eʋegbe
Wò tɔsisi dzadzɛ nyui la Dzi ha na wòaƒetɔ wòa se. Oo! Kafui! Aleluya! Wo dzobibi sikpɔ ŋusẽ Si na dzoxɔxɔ kple keklẽ
English
O flowing waters, pure and clear, Make music for your Lord to hear. Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! O fire so masterful and bright, Providing us with warmth and light,
Verse 4
Eʋegbe
Nu'o kata ne kafu Wɔla Ke mikafui kpakple bubu. Oo! Kafui! Aleluya! Oo! kafu Fofo kple Vi la Gbɔgbɔ kɔkɔe Mawu'tɔla.
English
Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Oh, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, three in One!
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