Hymns by theme
Hymns about creation
“The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1), and hymns about creation join in. They praise God for the sky and the sea, the seasons and the harvest, and the care with which he made and keeps everything that lives — and they remind singers that the world is God's gift, not our possession.
Children love many of these hymns, and they are a natural fit for harvest and Thanksgiving services, outdoor and camp worship, a sermon on Genesis or the Psalms, or a creation-care Sunday. The most widely sung are listed first. All are in the public domain.
For an outdoor service, print the words in advance — screens and sunlight do not mix — and choose hymns with familiar tunes that carry without an organ. Hymns marked “▶ Play along” can be played from a phone through a small speaker. A creation hymn also makes a good opening for a children's talk: ask the children to listen for everything God made that the hymn names.
Print all lyricsBuild an order of service
The best-known hymns
The full list
- Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! — Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!
- Of the Glory of God in the Starry Heavens — The spacious firmament on high,
- Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him — Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore Him;
- The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord — The heavens declare Thy glory, Lord,
- I sing th'almighty power of God — I sing th' almighty pow'r of God,
- We plough the fields, and scatter
- O Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea — O Lord of heav'n and earth and sea,
- The Seasons of the Year — With songs and honors sounding loud,
- God of Our Salvation — Praise to thee, thou great Creator!
- Summer Suns Are Glowing — Summer suns are glowing
- My God, I Thank Thee — My God, I thank Thee, who hast made
- Praise to our Creator — Ye nations round the earth, rejoice
- Majesty and Power — The Lord, our God, is full of might,
- The Divine Nature, Providence, and Grace — Praise ye the Lord; ’tis good to raise
- Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above — Sing praise to God who reigns above,
- Praise to God from All Creatures — Ye tribes of Adam, join
- Praise from Heaven and Earth — Ye boundless realms of joy,
- Universal Praise — Let every creature join
- God Seen In His Works — There is a God--all nature speaks,
- The Eternal and the Sovereign God — JEHOVAH reigns; he dwells in light,
- Nature With Open Volume Stands — Nature with open volume stands
- Book of God's word and Nature — Thou lovely Source of true delight,
- The Book of Nature and Scripture — Behold, the lofty sky
- Creation and Providence — LORD, when our raptur'd thought surveys
- 'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand — 'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand,
- God's Condescension — O Thou to Whom all creatures bow
- The Wisdom of God in His Works — Songs of immortal praise belong
- Universal Praise to God — Loud hallelujahs to the Lord,
- An Humble Offering to Jehovah — The perfect world by Adam trod
- See the Shining Dewdrops — Se the shining dew-drops
- Hail, great Creator, wise and good — Hail, great Creator, wise and good!
- Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah — Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,
Questions about hymns about creation
What are good hymns about creation for children?
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” and “For the Beauty of the Earth” are favorites with children. Both are on this page.
Are these hymns free to print?
Yes. The words are in the public domain in the United States.