It was composed by French Spiritan priest Lucien Deiss (1921-2007), was first published by J S Paluch (the predecessor of World Library Publications) in Biblical Hymns and Psalms, Volume 1, 1965.
Hymnals it is published in include:
A 2 and 3 part choral arrangement is still available form WLP.
The unnamed tune has a 6/8 time-signature. In the key of F, the first few notes of the melody are F FA_ A GAG FDF G_ with accompanying chords F / C / Dm / Gm /
Hymnals it is published in include:
A 2 and 3 part choral arrangement is still available form WLP.
The unnamed tune has a 6/8 time-signature. In the key of F, the first few notes of the melody are F FA_ A GAG FDF G_ with accompanying chords F / C / Dm / Gm /
Downloads
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Examples
A parish choir, with organ accompaniment:
A solo male cantor, with light organ-style backing
Lyrics
The words of this hymn are copyright, but a rough outline is shown below. The published version has a chorus ,and five verses, each of which ends with the word "Alleluia"Chorus:
All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
1 Joyfully shout, all you on earth .... Alleluia!
2 Let all the earth kneel in God's sight ... Alleluia!
3 Come forth and see all the great works ... Alleluia!
4 Parting the seas, with might and power ... Alleluia!
5 Parting the seas with might and power ....: Alleluia!
6 God's eyes keep watch on all the earth ....Alleluia!
7 Tested are we by God the Lord ... Alleluia!
8 Over our heads wicked ones rode, .... Alleluia!
9 Glory and thanks be to the Father; ... Alleluia!
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