We’ve never used this alleluia by Christopher Walker, which is probably why I never noticed until now that in my old guitar version of AOV they put the correct heading but the music from No 32 of vol 2 here instead of the actual music for this song. That may explain why this edition was on special for $20 when I bought it.
I do have a melody line edition and used that with made up chords for my backing so I have no idea how close it is to the original. It can be purchased as part of a collection at OCP.
This has an obvious place as a Gospel Acclamation and the words are useful, but don’t be put off by the snippet on the AOV website – it doesn’t have to be sung like that.
Verse 1
Sing praises to the Lord, alleluia,
Sing praise to greet the Word, alleluia.
The Word is a sign of God’s wisdom and love,
Alleluia, alleluia.
Verse 2
God’s truth can set us free, alleluia,
Christ Jesus is the key, alleluia.
Our ears hear the Word but it lives in our hearts,
Alleluia, alleluia.
Verse 3
We listen for your voice, alleluia,
We praise you and rejoice, alleluia.
Your Spirit is with us she breathes in your Word,
Alleluia, alleluia.
Verse 4
Sing praises to the Lord, alleluia,
Sing praise to greet the Word, alleluia,
Creator and Son with the Spirit adored,
Alleluia, alleluia.
© Christopher Walker 1985.