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“Hallelujah” begins: Würdig ist das Lamm, das da starb… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed Hallelujah?

Hallelujah was composed by George Fredrick Handel.

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Hallelujah is sung in German, English.

Hallelujah by George Fredrick Handel — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: George Fredrick Handel

Format: Staff

Language: German, English

Pages: 6 pages

This edition was prepared by Ian Henning — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Hallelujah by George Fredrick Handel — Lyrics

Würdig ist das Lamm, das da starb und hat versöhnet uns mit Gott durch sein Blut, zu nehmen Stärke, und Reichtum, und Weisheit, und Macht, und Ehre, und Hoheit, und Segen, alle Gewalt, Lob, Ehr und Preis gebühret ihm,

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About Hallelujah

Handel's Hallelujah from his oratorio Messiah is a powerful testament to the composer's genius. Written for SATB choir, this iconic work opens with a majestic fanfare, immediately establishing its sacred and triumphant character. The German text, 'Würdig ist das Lamm' ('Worthy is the Lamb'), proclaims the redemptive power of Christ, with the choir declaring his worthiness to receive all glory, power, and praise. The music expertly builds in grandeur, employing rich harmonies and contrapuntal lines to convey the profound theological message. Later sections, often sung in English, continue this exultant praise, making it a cornerstone of sacred choral repertoire.