Sing Alleluia, Praise the Lord

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Sing alleluia, praise the Lord! Sing praise on earth, alleluia

Author: Cornelius Becker; Translator: Daniel G. Reuning
Tune: LOBT GOTT IN SEINEM HEILIGTUM
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Author: Cornelius Becker

Becker, Cornelius, son of Adrian Becker, merchant of Leipzig, was born at Leipzig, Oct. 24, 1561. After studying at the University, where he graduated 1584, he kept a private school till his appointment, in the beginning of 1588, as one of the masters of the St. Thomas School, a post he vacated in Sept., 1588. on being appointed diaconus at Rochlitz. In 1592 he became diaconus, and in 1594, pastor of the church of St. Nicholas, Leipzig; and subsequently Professor of Theology in the University, from which, in 1599, he received the degree of D.D. On account of false accusations he was deprived of his charge on June 5, 1601, but was vindicated and restored on Nov. 29 following. He died suddenly at Leipzig, May 25, 1604 (Koch, ii. 219-223; Allg… Go to person page >

Translator: Daniel G. Reuning

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Text Information

First Line: Sing alleluia, praise the Lord! Sing praise on earth, alleluia
Title: Sing Alleluia, Praise the Lord
German Title: Lobt Gott in seinem Heiligtum
Author: Cornelius Becker
Translator: Daniel G. Reuning
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
Copyright: Tr. © 1972, GIA Publications, Inc.

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