The final declaration of praise in the beloved Doxology extends from God the Father to include God the Son and God the Holy Spirit in this “all of creation” adoration.

The penultimate line of the Doxology couples nicely with the preceding line to expand the worship of God from the earth below into the heavens above.

When God’s people sing, “Praise Him all creatures here below,” they are actively praising God and summoning all other creatures to join in and praise him too. This call to worship is theologically rich because it recognizes a truth that is worthy of worship: the Creator is distinct from the creature.

This charge asserts that worship through song consists, in part, of God’s people singing words that they understand. Therefore, to worship God through singing the first line of the Doxology, one must comprehend what it means that all blessings flow from Him

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.