God, creator of all, is praised through creation, which reveals God’s wisdom, power, and artistry. Humanity, made in God’s image, is called to honor one another and steward the earth with care. In worship, we thank God for creation’s beauty and abundance, lament its harm, and join its praise and sorrow. We pray for fruitful seasons and faithful stewardship, seeking to honor our God who so loves this world.
You can find all these songs on the Spotify playlist “Creation” from the Calvin University Chapel. Chord charts can be found on CCLI with some additional sites as noted.
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Isaac Wardell, Kate Bluett, Paul Zach |
A new text is paired with the traditional German hymn tune (LASST UNS ERFREUEN) to voice creation’s lament due to human exploitation and pollution. (chord chart) |
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Imer Santiago |
This song in Spanish and English worships the God of creation and every land. Lyric sheets and chord charts available upon request by email at imersantiagomusic@gmail.com. |
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Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken, Skye Peterson |
This delightful paraphrase of Psalm 150 is suitable for children and adults alike. (chord chart) |
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Isaac Wardell, Kate Bluett, Nicholas Chambers, Paul Zach |
This song gently celebrates the wonders of God’s creation and petitions God to call us into harmony with creation’s song and the Spirit’s work of making all things new. (chord chart) |
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Wendell Kimbrough |
This energetic setting of Psalm 96 serves as a call to join creation’s voice in declaring, “The Lord our God is King.” (chord chart) |
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Paul Zach, Kate Bluett, Latifah Alattas |
This song is a prayer for God to help us serve with justice and tend creation, guiding us away from the path of destruction. (chord chart) |
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Brittany Kauflin, Matt Merker |
This song of lament and petition allows us to join creation’s longing groan. (chord chart) |
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Marc Willerton, Nathan Stiff |
Based on Psalm 148, this song joins us with the praise of all creation—from starry heights to breaking dawn, from mountain peaks to peaceful plains, from snowfall to ocean waves. (chord chart) |
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Matt Boswell, Matt Papa |
This song expands Psalm 150 by celebrating God’s creation of heaven, earth, and humanity through the Spirit, calling all living things to praise.(chord chart) |
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Wendell Kimbrough |
This inspiring setting of Psalm 104 highlights God’s delight in and care for creation and invites all creation to respond in praise. (Available here) |
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alternate lyrics by Julie Kang |
This song provides a reharmonization and an alternate second stanza to a familiar song which highlights creation’s strife and longing groan, awaiting Christ’s redemption. (mp3 and chord chart) |
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Jason Houtsma, Natalie Leonhardt, Zach Bolen |
This song recounts God’s creation of the heavens and the earth, and particularly God’s creation of humankind, calling it “good.” (Available here) |
Topical List of Contemporary Songs—Series
This is part of a series that focuses on a particular theme in worship, providing a list of recent exemplary contemporary songs for congregational singing not currently found among the CCLI’s top 100.
Other topics in this series include the following:
