Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying fowl, are called to praise God as part of the summons to all creatures to praise Him. Joined with the praise of inanimate creation, their praise shows that all creation bears witness to God's majesty and glory. That universal witness rebukes human beings who possess intelligence yet do not praise Him.
The place appointed to animals and birds in the natural world points to praise of God. The beauty of animals and birds leads beholders to look from nature to God. Birds praise God in their songs. Their songs show children how the created world can express praise, awakening in them joy and gratitude toward the Creator.
Beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying fowl, are called to praise God as part of the summons to all creatures to praise Him. Joined with the praise of inanimate creation, their praise shows that all creation bears witness to God's majesty and glory. That universal witness rebukes human beings who possess intelligence yet do not praise Him.
The place appointed to animals and birds in the natural world points to praise of God. The beauty of animals and birds leads beholders to look from nature to God. Birds praise God in their songs. Their songs show children how the created world can express praise, awakening in them joy and gratitude toward the Creator.