Hymns Based on Psalm 148:3

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 148:3

"Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens. Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created."

— Psalm 148:3

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Creation, Praise, Worship, Providence, Thanksgiving. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 148:3 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

  • Creation
  • Praise
  • Worship
  • Providence
  • Thanksgiving

Example Worship Flow

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    Call to Worship Psalm 100
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    Scripture Reading Psalm 148:3
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    Sermon Creation
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Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Creating God, Your Fingers Trace

Creating God, Your Fingers Trace is a twentieth-century hymn by Jeffery William Rowthorn that uses the praise language of Psalm 148 as a framework for contemplating God’s relation to the whole created order.

God Created Heaven and Earth

God Created Heaven and Earth is an English translation of an older East Asian Christian creation hymn that became deeply rooted in Taiwanese worship.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

This hymn is a sustained act of Christian praise in which joy arises from God's character, gifts, forgiveness, and rule rather than from favorable circumstances alone.

Let's Sing Unto the Lord

Let's Sing Unto the Lord, originally “Cantemos al Señor,” is a bilingual song of praise by Carlos Rosas that brings biblical images of creation and congregational singing into a concise gathering hymn.

Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him

Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him is a hymn of expansive, scriptural praise whose horizon stretches from angels, sun, moon, and stars to the gathered people of God.