Messiah
Glasgow Festival Chorus And Orchestra Lyrics
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Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth (hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah)
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth (hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah)
Hallelujah (hallelujah), hallelujah (hallelujah), hallelujah
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth (hallelujah, 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 forever and ever
And He shall reign forever and ever
And He shall reign forever and ever
And he shall reign forever and ever
King of Kings (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah)
And Lord of Lords (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah
King of Kings (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah
And Lord of Lords (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah
King of Kings (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah
And Lord of Lords
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And he shall reign (and he shall reign, and he shall reign)
(And he shall reign, shall reign)
And he shall reign (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, forever and ever
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And he shall reign forever and ever (and he shall reign forever and ever)
Forever and ever (King of Kings)
Forever and ever (and Lord of Lords)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
hallelujah, hallelujah
Hallelujah
The lyrics to Glasgow Festival Chorus And Orchestra's song "Messiah" are focused on praising and acknowledging the power and reign of the Lord God. The repeated use of the word "Hallelujah" signifies the exultation and joy in recognizing God's authority and omnipotence.
The first verse emphasizes the omnipotence of the Lord God, stating that He reigns over everything. The repetition of "Hallelujah" adds emphasis and serves as an expression of praise and worship. It signifies the awe and gratitude towards God's limitless power.
The following section affirms that the Kingdom of this world has become the Kingdom of the Lord and His Christ. This signifies that God's dominion now extends to the entire world, with Jesus Christ as the embodiment of His power and authority. It highlights the eternal reign of God and reinforces the belief that His Kingdom will endure forever.
The lyrics then refer to God as the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, signifying His ultimate supremacy and rulership. The repetition of these titles adds reverence and emphasizes the magnitude of His authority.
The final section reiterates the eternal nature of God's reign. It states that He shall reign forever and ever, emphasizing the everlasting nature of His power and dominion. The repetition of "Hallelujah" in the closing lines magnifies the sense of joy and celebration in recognizing God's eternal reign.
Overall, the lyrics of "Messiah" highlight the praise, worship, and acknowledgement of God's omnipotence and eternal reign. They convey a sense of awe, gratitude, and exultation towards the supreme power and authority of the Lord God.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise be to God, rejoice
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise be to God, rejoice, rejoice
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth
Because the all-powerful Lord God is ruling
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise be to God, rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, rejoice
The Kingdom of this world
The earthly kingdom
Is become
Has transformed
The Kingdom of our Lord
Into the kingdom of our Lord
And of His Christ
And of His chosen one
And He shall reign forever and ever
And He will rule eternally
King of Kings (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah)
The supreme ruler (for all eternity, praise be to God, rejoice)
And Lord of Lords (forever and ever, hallelujah, hallelujah)
And the ruler of all rulers (for all eternity, praise be to God, rejoice)
And he shall reign (and he shall reign, and he shall reign)
And He will govern (and He will govern, and He will govern)
Forever and ever
For all eternity
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
The supreme ruler and the ruler of all rulers
Hallelujah
Praise be to God
Forever and ever (King of Kings)
For all eternity (supreme ruler)
Forever and ever (and Lord of Lords)
For all eternity (and ruler of all rulers)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise be to God, rejoice
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Written by: George Frideric Handel
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