Singing the Living Tradition ‎#217

217. O Sing Hallelujah

Refrain:
O sing hallelujah. O sing hallelujah.

1 All praise be to you
through the high arch of the heavens,
and praise be by sun, moon, and stars.
By trumpet, harp, and lute,
with cymbals and strings and flute,
with dancing, singing,
and music we praise you.
Sing hallelujah. [Refrain]

2 Our father and mother
and sov’reign of all mercies,
we wish to be quit of all war.
By trumpet, harp, and lute,
with cymbals and strings and flute,
with dancing, singing,
and music we praise you.
Sing hallelujah. [Refrain]

2 Our father and mother
and sov’reign of all mercies,
inscribe us on pages of life.
By trumpet, harp, and lute,
with cymbals and strings and flute,
with dancing, singing,
and music we praise you.
Sing hallelujah. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: All praise be to you through the high arch of the heavens
• Title: O Sing Hallelujah
• Refrain First Line: O sing hallelujah
• Meter: Irregular with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Scripture:
  Psalm 150
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Days of Awe; Celebration and Praise; Prayer and Meditation; Rosh Hashanah; Yom Kippur
• Source: Adapt. from Psalm 150 and Avinu Malkeinu

Tune Information

• Name: AVINU MALKEINU
• Composer: A. W. Binder, 1895-1966
• Meter: Irregular with refrain
• Key: g minor