Lyrics
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with fear,
His praise forth-tell,
Come ye before Him and rejoice.
Know that the Lord is God indeed:
Without our aid He did us make;
We are His folk, He doth us feed,
And for His sheep He doth us take.
O enter then His gates with praise,
Approach with joy His courts unto;
Praise, laud and
Bless His Name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
Oh know the Lord our God is good,
His mercy is forever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
Praise God from Whom
All blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: William Kethe
This timeless hymn invites all creation to step into the joyful presence of God, recognizing Him as our Maker and Loving Shepherd. We do not sustain ourselves; rather, we are His cherished people, held securely in His grace and fed by His kindness. As we lift our voices together, our worship becomes a heartfelt response to the One who created us and claimed us as His own. Today, take a moment to rest in His care and offer Him your sincere, joyful praise.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 100:1-3: “Shout joyfully to Yahweh, all you lands! Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing. Know that Yahweh, he is God. It is he who has made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.”
- Psalm 95:6-7: “Oh come, let’s worship and bow down. Let’s kneel before Yahweh, our Maker, for he is our God. We are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you will hear his voice,”
- Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.”