Author: William Chatterton Dix, 1837-98 Hymnal: Together in Song #517 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Hallelujah! sing to Jesus,
his the sceptre, his the throne;
hallelujah! his the triumph,
his the victory alone;
hark, the songs of peaceful Zion
thunder like a mighty flood:
'Jesus out of every nation
has redeemed us by his blood.'
2 Hallelujah! not as orphans,
are we left in sorrow now;
hallelujah! 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 hearts forget his promise,
'I am with you evermore'?
3 Hallelujah! bread of heaven,
and on earth our food, our stay;
hallelujah! here the sinful
flee to you from day to day;
intercessor, friend of sinners,
earth's redeemer, plead for me
where the songs of all the sinless
sweep across the crystal sea.
4 Hallelujah! King eternal,
you the Lord of lords we own;
hallelujah! born of Mary,
earth your footstool, heav'n your throne:
you within the veil have entered,
robed in flesh, our great high priest;
you on earth both priest and victim
in the eucharistic feast. Topics: Ascension; Festal Joy; Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Reign; Worship Earthly and Heavenly; Worship Processional Entrance Scripture: Acts 1:3-11 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Hallelujah! sing to Jesus