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Alleluia! Let the holy anthem rise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Unison · Jeffrey Quick
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Alleluia! Let the holy anthem rise by Jeffrey Quick — Lyrics
1 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let the holy anthem rise,
And the choirs of heaven chant it
In the temple of the skies;
Let the mountains skip with gladness,
And the joyful valleys ring
With Hosannas in the highest
To our Savior and our King.
2. Alleluia! Alleluia!
He endured the knotted whips,
And the jeering of the rabble,
And the scorn of mocking lips,
And the terrors of the gibbet
Upon which he would be slain,
But his death was only slumber;
He is risen up again!
3 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Like the sun from out the wave,
Christ has risen up in triumph
From the darkness of the grave,
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About Alleluia! Let the holy anthem rise
This unison setting in English celebrates the resurrection of Christ. The text paints a jubilant scene of heavenly choirs and rejoicing nature, all proclaiming "Hosannas in the highest". It then recounts Christ's suffering and triumphant return from the grave, likening his rising to the sun emerging from the waves. The hymn's verses highlight his victory over death, presenting him as the "splendor of the nations" and the source of endless day. This sacred anthem offers a powerful and accessible message of Easter triumph, suitable for congregational singing or a choir looking for a piece with clear, uplifting lyrics and a straightforward melodic line.
