Author of all marvels,

we praise you.

Creator of all things heavenly and earthly,

we praise you.

Your power and your wisdom

are everywhere displayed.

You have placed the night skies

like a roof over our heads,

and the solid and fruitful earth

as the ground under our feet.

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

we thank and praise you!

Amen.

– By first English Poet, Caedmon 657-680AD