Alleluia, Sing to Jesus
Celestial Triumph: Alleluia's Message of Redemption
Lyrics
Alleluia
Expression of praise and joy
Sing to Jesus
Invitation to sing in honor of Jesus
His the scepter
Referring to Jesus' authority and rule
His the throne
Highlighting Jesus' sovereignty
Alleluia
Repetition of "Alleluia" for emphasis
His the triumph
Jesus' achievement and success
His the victory alone
Emphasizing Jesus' sole victory
Hark, the songs of peaceful Zion
Noting the songs of peace from Zion
Thunder like a mighty flood
Describing the powerful and overwhelming praise
Jesus out of ev'ry nation
Recognition of Jesus' redemption for all nations
Hath redeemed us by his blood
Acknowledging redemption through Jesus' blood
Alleluia
Reiteration of praise and joy
King eternal
Acknowledging Jesus as the eternal king
Thee the Lord of lords we own
Recognizing Jesus as the Lord of lords
Alleluia
Repetition of "Alleluia"
Born of Mary
Acknowledging Jesus' human birth through Mary
Earth thy footstool
Describing Earth as Jesus' footstool
Heaven thy throne
Highlighting Heaven as Jesus' throne
Thou within the veil hast entered
Reference to Jesus entering the heavenly sanctuary
Robed in flesh, our great high priest
Describing Jesus as the high priest in human form
Thou on Earth, both priest and victim
Noting Jesus' dual role as priest and sacrificial victim
In the Eucharistic feast
Referring to the Eucharistic celebration
Alleluia
Reiteration of "Alleluia"
Alleluia
Repetition for emphasis
Glory be to God on high
Praising and glorifying God in the highest
Alleluia to the Savior
Praising the Savior for the victorious accomplishment
Who has won the victory
Expressing praise for the Spirit's role in victory
Alleluia to the Spirit
Acknowledging the Spirit as the source of love and sanctity
Font of love and sanctity
Reiteration of "Alleluia"
Alleluia
Repetition for emphasis
Alleluia
Repeating praise to the triune majesty
To the triune majesty
Acknowledging the three persons of the Trinity
Amen
Ending with a solemn affirmation, "Amen"
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