
Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #413 (1986) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, song of gladness, voice of joy that cannot die;
Alleluia is the anthem ever dear to choirs on high;
In the house of God abiding thus they sing eternally.
2 Alleluia, now resounding, true Jerusalem and free;
Alleluia, joyful mother, all your children sing with glee;
But by Babylon's sad waters mourning exiles now are we.
3 Alleluia we deserve not here to chant for evermore,
Alleluia our transgressions make us for a while give o'er;
For the holy time is coming bidding us our sins deplore.
4 Therefore in our hymns we now pray, grant us, blessed Trinity,
At the last to keep you, Easter, in our home beyond he sky;
There to you for ever singing Alleluia joyfully. Topics: Sunday Before Lent; Exile; Freedom; Heaven; Joy; Repentance Scripture: Psalm 137 Languages: English Tune Title: DULCE CARMEN
Alleluia, Song of Gladness