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Alleluia, sing to Jesus
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.
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Alleluia, sing to Jesus by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Alleluia, sing to Jesus!
His the sceptre, his the throne;
Alleluia, his the triumph,
His the victory alone:
Hark, the songs of peaceful Sion
Thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of every nation
Hath redeemed us by his blood.
Alleluia, not as orphans
Are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia, he is near us,
Faith believes, nor questions how:
Though the cloud from sight received him
When the forty days were o'er,
Shall our heart forget his promise,
'I am with you evermore'?
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About Alleluia, sing to Jesus
This arrangement of William Chatterton Dix's hymn Alleluia, sing to Jesus for SATB choir captures the triumphant exultation of the text. The words express confidence in Christ's ultimate victory and his constant presence with believers, even after his ascension. The music vividly portrays the soaring praise, describing his sceptre and throne, the songs of Sion thundering like a flood, and the redemption wrought by his blood. The setting moves from the joy of celebration to the deep solace found in Jesus as the bread of angels and intercessor, a faithful friend who promises to be with us evermore.
