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Alleluia, song of gladness
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, song of gladness by Anonymous — Lyrics
Alleluia, song of gladness,
voice of joy that cannot die;
alleluia is the anthem
ever raised by choirs on high;
in the house of God abiding
thus they sing eternally.
Alleluia thou resoundest,
true Jerusalem and free;
alleluia, joyful mother,
all thy children sing with thee;
but by Babylon’s sad waters
mourning exiles now are we.
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About Alleluia, song of gladness
This setting of Alleluia, song of gladness is an anonymous hymn. Sung in English, its text moves between the present experience of the faithful and their heavenly aspirations. The first stanza calls for a joyous, unending song of alleluia in God's house, while the second contrasts this with the mourning of exiles in Babylon. The third stanza acknowledges the desire to sing alleluia constantly but also recognizes the need for temporary restraint, likening it to Christ's fasting. The final stanza expresses a prayer to the Trinity for the ultimate joy of keeping Easter with saints in heaven, singing alleluia eternally. This SATB arrangement allows for a full and rich exploration of the text's themes of earthly longing and heavenly praise.
