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Hallelujah! raise, O raise was composed by Samuel Sebastian Wesley.

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Hallelujah! raise, O raise is sung in English.

Hallelujah! raise, O raise by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 31, 2026

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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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Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley

Format: Staff

Language: English

Pages: 1 page

This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Hallelujah! raise, O raise by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics

Hallelujah! raise, O raise To our God the song of praise; All His servants join to sing God our Saviour and our King. Blessèd be for evermore That dread Name which we adore; Round the world His praise be sung Through all lands, in every tongue. O’er all nations God alone, Higher than the heav’ns His throne; Who is like to God most high, Infinite in majesty!

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About Hallelujah! raise, O raise

Samuel Sebastian Wesley’s Hallelujah! raise, O raise is a robust setting of a hymn text for SATB choir. The music opens with a majestic declaration, setting a tone of exultation that continues throughout. The English lyrics express profound praise to God, celebrating His sovereignty, His infinite majesty, and His condescension to the humble and needy. The choir is called to lift their voices in a song of praise, magnifying God as Saviour and King, and proclaiming His greatness across all lands and tongues. The text culminates in a celebration of God’s power to lift the poor and cheer the broken spirit, highlighting His wondrous ways and transformative love.