ALLELU IA !
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Hearts and voices heavenward raise;
Sing to God a hymn o f gladness, Sing to God a hymn o f praise; He, who on the cross a victim, For the worlds salvation bled; Jesus Christ, the King o f glory, N ow is risen from the dead! Christ is risen! Christ, the firstfiruits O f the holy harvest field, W h ich will all its full abundance, A t His second coming yield; Then the golden ears o f harvest Ripened by His glorious sunshine, From the furrows o f the grave. Christ is risen! W e are risen! Shed upon us heavenly grace, Rain and dew and gleams o f glory From the brightness o f Thy face; That with hearts in heaven dwelling, W e on earth may fruitful be, Till by angel hands we’re gathered, And be evermore with Thee. —C . Wordsworth (1861)
W ill their heads before Him wave,
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