Hallelujah Chorus
Religious Music · Other Songs - Religious Music
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
The kingdom of this world.
Is become the kingdom of our Lord,
And of His Christ, and of His Christ;
And He shall reign for ever and ever,
And He shall reign for ever and ever,
For ever and ever, forever and ever,
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
And Lord of lords.
And He shall reign,And He shall reign,
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings, forever and ever,
And Lord of lords, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah Chorus
The Hallelujah Chorus stands as a monumental work within the Religious Music repertoire, serving as the concluding movement of Henry Purcell's 1698 opera Dido and Aeneas. Though originally composed for a dramatic context, its profound emotional resonance and distinctive musical structure have transcended its origins to become a staple in Christian worship and choral tradition. The piece is characterized by its rich harmonic language and the iconic use of the word 'Hallelujah,' which has evolved into a universal symbol of praise across denominations. As a foundational text in the canon of sacred music, it continues to inspire generations of composers and performers, bridging the gap between Baroque opera and contemporary liturgical practice.