"All Creatures" is a song that celebrates the beauty and complexity of creation, and encourages listeners to embrace their own unique design and purpose. The opening lines encourage all creatures, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal, to lift up their voices in praise to God. The song then tells the story of the centipede, a seemingly simple creature that displays incredible complexity and order in its movements. This serves as a reminder that every creature, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, has a purpose and a design that is worthy of praise. The song then shifts focus to humanity, urging listeners not to become like "a fruitless tree with a rootless disease." Instead, we are called to awaken from our slumber and follow the "forerunner to the Fatherland," rallying around the wisdom and work of God's hands. The lyrics caution against the cultural pressures and synthetic textures that can distract us from our true purpose, and instead encourage us to reconnect with the earth, the fiber of our being, and the blood of our kin. The song's final verses speak of the anticipation of creation for the manifestation of the Son of God, and the burning desire within the singer's chest for liberation and restoration. Throughout the song, Josh Garrels emphasizes the intricate beauty of creation, and the need for each person to embrace their own unique purpose and design within it.
