Alleluia! Voices raise
George Wither (alt.) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 148
Verse 1
Alleluia! Voices raise, sounding God Almighty's praise. Alleluia, alleluia! Hither bring in one consent heart and voice and instrument. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 2
Now come all before God's face, in this chorus take your place. Alleluia, alleluia! And amid the mortal throng, be you masters of the song. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 3
Let, in praise of Christ, the sound run a never-ending round, Alleluia, alleluia! that our songs of praise may be everlasting, as is he. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 4
So this huge wide orb we see shall one choir, one temple be. Alleluia, alleluia! In the Holy Spirit one, we will sing what God has done. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 5
Thus our song shall over-climb all the bounds of space and time. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia! Voices raise, sounding God Almighty's praise. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 148
Reference 2
- psalms 150