Here in psalm 148 the universe is summoned to praise God. All created things are called on to give glory to His name. Why, because “He commanded and they were created” (v. 5). Their origins display His power and sovereignty.
The hymn "All Creatures of Our God and King” by Francis of Assisi was penned in the same spirit as Psalm 148 and would be a great song to learn. Here’s the first verse:
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Truly Francis was on point when he penned these words.
The Truth: “And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.” (Revelation 5:13)
