All People That On Earth Do Dwell Lyrics
Verse 1
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.
Verse 2
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.
Verse 3
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.
Verse 4
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.
Verse 5
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.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | All People That on Earth Do Dwell |
| Author / Lyricist | William Kethe (d. 1594) |
| Composer / Tune | Traditional English tune / “Old 100th” |
| Date Written / Published | 1561 (text); melody early 17th century |
| Historical Context | Psalm paraphrase hymn; one of the oldest English hymn texts still in use. |
| Theme / Message | Universal praise of God by all people. |
| Notable Features | Strong, declarative language; widely known melody. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Used in Protestant worship globally; especially in Reformed and Anglican churches. |
| Source / Scholarship | A Survey of English Hymns – Kenneth W. Osbeck |
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