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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
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