In the beginning God made the sea
And the forest filled with trees
He made the mountains up so high
On the very top He placed the sky
God′s fingerprints are everywhere
Just to show how much He cares
But in between He had loads of fun
He made a hippo who weighs a ton
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, God made all of us
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, He made us
Creation sings of His praise
The sparrow and the tiny babe
We can sing and say well done
But some things He just made for fun
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, God made all of us
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, He made us
In the beginning God made the sea
And the forest filled with trees
He made the mountains up so high
On the very top He placed the sky
God's fingerprints are everywhere
Just to show how much He cares
But in between He had loads of fun
He made a hippo who weighs a ton
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, God made all of us
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, He made us
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, God made all of us
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
Hip hip hooray, He made us
The song "Hip Hip Hooray" by Mary Rice Hopkins is an upbeat and joyful celebration of God's creation. The opening lines describe how God created the sea, the forest, and the mountains. The lyrics go on to say that God's fingerprints are everywhere, indicating His loving care for all of creation. However, the most significant point made in this song is that God didn't stop at merely creating the necessary things we need to survive. God also has a sense of humor and made some things just for fun, like the hippopotamus, which weighs a ton. Hopkins uses the hippo as an example of one of the many reasons to celebrate God's creation and offer a "hip hip hooray" to God for everything He has made.
The song is an enjoyable way to teach children that God created everything around us and that He takes joy in all of His creations. It is an excellent reminder that, while the world can be a challenging and often-negative place, there are still things around us that we can be grateful and thankful for. The lyrics invite us all to praise God for the beauty of the world and the joy we experience every day.
In the beginning God made the sea
The song starts with acknowledging the fact that God created everything in the world, including the sea.
And the forest filled with trees
God also filled the forests with lush green trees that provide us with fresh air, shade, and shelter.
He made the mountains up so high
The mountains are the work of God, and they are incredibly high, majestic, and beautiful.
On the very top He placed the sky
God put the sky on top of the mountains, and it is a symbol of hope, beauty, and vastness.
God's fingerprints are everywhere
God's presence can be felt in every aspect of nature, and his signature is on every living thing on this planet.
Just to show how much He cares
God created everything to remind us of his love, nurturing, and providence.
But in between He had loads of fun
God also has a fun and creative side, and He has a great sense of humor too.
He made a hippo who weighs a ton
One of the evidence of God's creativity is the Hippopotamus, which is one of the unique creatures in the animal kingdom.
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
The song celebrates the uniqueness of the Hippopotamus by saying 'Hip hip hip hippopotamus'.
Hip hip hooray, God made all of us
The chorus of the song highlights the beauty and the wonder of God's creation, and we can rejoice in being a part of it.
Creation sings of His praise
All of the creations that God has made, whether big or small, is glorifying Him.
The sparrow and the tiny babe
Even small creatures like Sparrows and little babies are of God's creation and have a divine purpose.
We can sing and say well done
We can sing praises of God and acknowledge all the good things he has done.
But some things He just made for fun
God also created things for amusem*nt and entertainment purposes.
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
The chorus repeats again to emphasize how beautiful and special the Hippopotamus is.
Hip hip hooray, God made all of us
The chorus ends the song on a high note of gratitude and joy for God's creation.
Hip hip hip hippopotamus
The song ends with the repetition of the Hippopotamus line as a final note of celebration and amazement.
Writer(s): Hopkins Mary Rice Contributed by Jasmine O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
