Arise, all creatures, and serve the Lord, who lives and cares for you. Bow down before Him and serve Him, for no one greater than He has visited you in this valley of fear and weeping.
Servants come and pose as lords. The Lord came and made Himself a servant. Servant-like lords strive to lord over as many men and things as they can, while the lordly Servant strives to serve as many men and things as He can.
Arise, lilies of the field, and give forth your fragrance, for His holy lips made mention of your name.
Arise, stones, and bow down before Him, for His holy feet have walked upon you.
Arise, desert, and rejoice, for He hallowed you with His longest and most mysterious prayers.
Arise, wheat and vine, for He blessed you above all things. Arise and bless Him.
Arise, fish, and glorify the Lord, for He was hungry and you fed Him.
Arise, water and air, and serve Him, for by His power He cleansed you and made you calm.
Arise, mulberry tree, and clothe yourself in silk, for in you He caught sight of a sinner and saved him.
Arise, sheep and oxen, and be filled with fear, for in your wretched dwelling He was born.
Arise, birds, and sing, for He lifted you up as an example to men.
Arise, oil, and burn bright before His throne, for anointed with you He rejoiced and saved the sinful woman.
Arise, thorns and reed, and be ashamed, for you dealt Him pain.
Arise, iron and wood, and repent, for even against your will you brought torments upon Him on the cross.
Arise, dwellers of the cities, and wail, for you did not believe Him.
Arise, elders of the people, and strew yourselves with ashes, for you condemned Him.
Arise, you poor, and embrace Him, for He is your riches.
Arise, kings, and lay your crowns before Him, for He alone has taught you the true wisdom of primacy and eldership.
Arise, sinners, and sob before Him, for His hand alone casts no stone at you.
Arise, righteous ones, and keep vigil, for your Leader is coming to you.
Arise, all you stars, and dance, for your Light-Giver comes to visit you.
Arise, universe, and resound with the song of the Lord, for the Lord, who lives and cares for you, has entered into you.