Hallelujah Chorus
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) Lyrics
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Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
The kingdom of this world
Is become the kingdom of our Lord,
And of His Christ, and of His Christ;
And He shall reign for ever and ever,
For ever and ever, forever and ever,
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
King of kings, and Lord of lords, :|
And Lord of lords,
And He shall reign,
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings, forever and ever,
And Lord of lords,
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
The Hallelujah Chorus, composed by George Frideric Handel is one of the most famous pieces of choral music ever written. The lyrics of the piece sing the praises of the Lord God omnipotent who reigns forever and ever. The repetition of the word Hallelujah throughout the piece serves as an expression of joy, exultation, and adoration towards God. The chorus then goes on to state that the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of the Lord and his Christ, who shall reign forever and ever. The repetition of "King of kings" and "Lord of lords" emphasizes the immense power and sovereignty that God holds over everything in existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise the Lord with great joy and enthusiasm!
For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.
God, who is all-powerful, rules and reigns over everything.
The kingdom of this world
Is become the kingdom of our Lord,
And of His Christ, and of His Christ;
And He shall reign for ever and ever,
For ever and ever, forever and ever,
The earthly kingdoms now belong to God and His Christ, and they will rule forever and ever.
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
King of kings, and Lord of lords, :|
And Lord of lords,
And He shall reign,
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings, forever and ever,
And Lord of lords,
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
God is the highest and most powerful ruler of all, and He will reign forever and ever. Let us give thanks and praise Him with joy!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
God's reign will never end, and He is the ultimate ruler above all other kings and lords. Let us continue to praise and glorify Him with unending joy and gratitude!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Handel, George Frideric / Trad,
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@DrowsyElephant
Did you know?
The piece is 94 measures
long.
Important events in piece:
1. Entrance of trumpets -
“King of Kings” occurs in
measures 57-58 ≈ (8/13) x
94
2. “The kingdom of glory…”
occurs in meas.
34-35 ≈ (8/13) x 57
These are all Golden ratios(Fibonacci ratios ≈0.61803398…) which are also used by Mozart in his piano sonatas .
@BunEBabe
That was BEAUTIFUL!
My all time favorite song❣
I sang first soprano since 7th grade(1980) and was used to the high vocal ranges.
In 10th grade, (1983) was moved up to Concert choir. The first day of class, (end of August) the teacher hands us the sheet music for this song.
As the teacher took role call, I remember looking at the music and the first soprano notes heading into the RAFTERS! Thought we were going to need ladders to reach them!
By time of the concert in December, I totally enjoyed the song because it was a challenge.
The Christmas concert was at a local church and we got a standing ovation! We were so proud of our selves. 😃
My senior year of high school, (1986) I joined the church adult choir, and our choir director had us do this song for Resurrection Sunday. I was already familiar with it and this time got to really listen to the words.
Between the music and the lyrics, I came to realize what a strong, powerful and beautiful song it truly is❣
In the last ten years, I have completely lost my singing voice. 😔 I was never going to make it into a career, but I enjoyed singing so much.
But there will come a day, when the Lord calls me home and I'll NEVER LOOSE MY VOICE AGAIN❣🙂✝️🙏🎶
@user-rq7sp8gf5o
?? Christ'? U THINK U R JEWS
THE MASHIAH IS A JEW
HE BELONG! TO ISRAEL HE IS ALIVE & EXIST IN ISRAEL. WITH THE JEWS
☆ NO ONE KNOW WHO IS HE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!OUR
!THE JEWS ! MASHIAH!
O.U.R !!! 🔯🔯🔯MASHIAH IS PURE
jesus was the bigest sinner EVER
GOD SENT PPL TO MURDER JESUS CZ HE BETRADE GOD he was murdered with tortures on his cross BY CHRISTIANS
He didnt killed himself "for ur sins" And A human can't ! be ! God !!! He didn't created the sun !🌅🌅🌅 and the
! FIRST ! man . There is no "only son" of God. The Jews r his holly children . We Got The Tora from God
!!! WITH the mashiah
Boy... stop mix' drugs
@joyo3013
Easter Sunday 2024 because my Jesus is truly risen ..... Alleluia 🥳🥳🥳
@anitafaithful
He has indeed.
@PPA-vl3cu
Happy Easter!
@ibehgodswill1150
Who's listening to this song in 2024?
@bluestopsigns6764
I am!
@zefanyaalicia2609
Because i will singing this song with my choir in church at Easter
@silvievaligurova5687
Me, this Is amazing
@ambarrivera6049
@@zefanyaalicia2609 me except i have my last rehearsal today and still don't know my part 😭
@ibehgodswill1150
@@ambarrivera6049 search for your part on YouTube.
If it's tenor (for instance), search for "alto part of the hallelujah chorus".
https://youtu.be/xGwjJ-h_qaM
Try for other parts.
Kudos
@akongnwineba410
"And He shall reign for ever and ever."
What a masterpiece.
G. F. Handel was indeed a legendary composer.