(Alleluia.)

Give praise to the Lord in heaven; praise him, all that dwells on high.

Praise him, all you angels of his, praise him, all his armies.

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, every star that shines.

Praise him, you highest heavens, you waters beyond the heavens.

Let all these praise the Lord; it was his command that created them.

He has set them there unageing for ever, given them a law which cannot be altered.

Give praise to the Lord on earth, monsters of the sea and all its depths;

fire and hail, snow and mist, and the storm-wind that executes his decree;

all you mountains and hills, all you fruit trees and cedars;

all you wild beasts and cattle, creeping things and birds that fly in air;

all you kings and peoples of the world, all you that are princes and judges on earth;

young men and maids, old men and boys together; let them all give praise to the Lord’s name.

His name is exalted as no other,

his praise reaches beyond heaven and earth; and now he has given fresh strength to his people. Shall not his faithful servants praise him, the sons of Israel, the people that draw near to him? Alleluia.