Haas lives in Eagan, Minnesota where he is the Director of the Emmaus Center for Music, Prayer and Ministry. He is also Campus Minister and Artist in Residence at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he teaches in the music and theology departments.
Haas has produced over forty original collections and recordings of liturgical music. His music is sung throughout the world and appears in many hymnals of various denominations and languages. His best-known works include sacred songs and hymns, including "Blest Are They", "We Have Been Told", "You Are Mine", "Song of the Body of Christ" and "We Will Rise Again", as well as several Masses, collections of ritual music, and collections of psalm settings and paraphrases.
Alleluia! Let Us Rejoice!
David Haas Lyrics
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1. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice, be glad, and sing!
Thanks and praise to our God for his mercy endures forevermore.
2. The right hand of God has come with power. The Lord our God is lifted high.
I shall not die, but I shall live and rejoice in the works of the Lord.
By the Lord has this been done. It had brought wonders to our eyes.
The refrain of "Alleluia!" serves as a celebratory introduction to David Haas's song, "Alleluia! Let Us Rejoice!" The first verse is an acknowledgement of the present moment - "This is the day the Lord has made" - and a call to rejoice and be glad. The second verse proclaims the power and exaltation of God, assuring the listener that they shall not die, but instead find joy in the works of the Lord. The final verse references Psalm 118:22, in which a rejected stone becomes the cornerstone, symbolizing the reversal of fortune and ultimate triumph. The overall message of the song seems to be one of hope and gratitude in the face of difficulty or adversity.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written for the 20th anniversary of the Young Neighbors in Action program, which is a Catholic youth ministry project. Another is that it incorporates lyrics from Psalm 118, which is a common source of inspiration for hymns and religious songs. "Alleluia! Let Us Rejoice!" is often played at Easter mass and is a popular choice for choir performances. It has been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish and Italian. David Haas himself is a prolific Catholic composer who has written over 50 collections of hymns, songs, and liturgical pieces.
Chords (key of G):
G / C / G / D
G / C / G / D
Em / C / G / D (x2)
C / G / D / G (repeat refrain on G)
Line by Line Meaning
Alleluia!
Praise be to God!
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice, be glad, and sing!
Today is a special day created by God. Let us celebrate and be happy by singing songs of praise to Him!
Thanks and praise to our God for his mercy endures forevermore.
We thank and praise God for his never-ending mercy towards us!
The right hand of God has come with power. The Lord our God is lifted high.
God's power is magnified and glorified. He reigns supreme!
I shall not die, but I shall live and rejoice in the works of the Lord.
With God, we have eternal life and can find joy in the wonderful things He has done!
The stone which the builders once denied has become the cornerstone.
Even when people rejected Jesus, God still chose Him to be the most important part of His plan!
By the Lord has this been done. It had brought wonders to our eyes.
God's hand is behind all the wonderful things we see, and we are amazed by His power!
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