Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord NLPHB 16

This is Donald Fishel‘s song, “Alleluia No.1”, which I covered in AOV fifteen years ago on this blog.

I found this in depth analysis from an organist’s perspective, which lead me to this further article on the song. The main thing with this one is not to do it slowly and turn it into a dirge.

The sheet music can be purchased at OCP.

John de Luca’s arrangement adds some colour to the chords.

I made a new organ based BIAB backing:

Refrain
Alleluia, alleluia!
Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Give praise to his name.

1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth;
   He is the king of creation.
2. Spread the good news o’er all the earth:
   Jesus has died and has risen.
3. We have been crucified with Christ;
   Now we shall live forever.
4. God has proclaimed the just reward
   Life for all men, alleluia!
5. Come, let us praise the living God;
   Joyfully sing to our Saviour.