All Who Inhabit Planet Earth

All who inhabit planet earth-
join us in praising God with mirth:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Shine, Brother Sun, with splendid ray,
and Sister Moon, turn night to day:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Come, Brother Wind, and bring your friends-
calm weather, breeze, and wild west winds- 
join our praises, Alleluia!
Shower down upon us, streams of rain, 
great ocean, and the bounding main:
Sister Water, bring your laughter,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Lighten our darkness, Brother Fire,
lift up our spirits, ever higher:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Sustain and feed us, Mother Earth,
make all our music sing with mirth,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Tra-la-la-la, Tra-la-la-la,
Alleluia!

Come, Sister Death, and add your voice;
for you can teach us to rejoice:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
You do no harm to those who love;
you hold the keys of heaven above:
you are our guide to the Lord's side,
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

All who inhabit planet earth-
join us in praising God with mirth:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Sing praise to Christ, the Virgin's Son,
in whom our new life has begun:
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

St. Francis of Assisi, translated by Ross Mackenzie