It was originally for use as a Gospel acclamation in a
Catholic folk-style Mass, so although there are a number of verses, only one of
them would be sung, sandwiched between the chorus. However it can be
sung as a standalone hymn, and some people now do this.
It was written by American Roman Catholic, Roger Smith, who at the time was a
Deacon of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas, and had served as leader of a
Houston, Texas area singing group called "The Living Spirit." (ref)
The song was included in a 1974 album, "A Song in my Heart", by Roger Smith
with the Living Spirit (ref) North American Liturgy Resources label. Copyright was registered in
1975 by North American Liturgy Resources / New Dawn Music. Later
it was include in Glory and Praise Volume 2 (ref) and in
Songs of the Spirit Volume 3, published in 1987 by Kevin Mayhew Ltd in England.
No current sources of sheet music have been located. The melody lines can be seen
here. Books it was
published in may be found in second-hand shops or via Amazon / eBay etc.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Smith. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are GG G G, GG G G AA AG F G_ with accompanying chords G / C / D7 / G
The idea and the first line appears to have been borrowed (perhaps
unintentionally / unknowingly) from a hymn by S. Trevor Francis (1834-1925)
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ref.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Smith. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of D, the first few notes are GG G G, GG G G AA AG F G_ with accompanying chords G / C / D7 / G
Downloads
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Examples
Duet with guitar - scratchy recording
Singer with electronic keyboard
Singer with guitar-led band
Small group with electric guitar and band, live in a church service
Instrumental - organ, with score on-screen
Instrumental - synthesiser
Instrumental - electronic keyboard with words on-screen, showing fingering
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1 Sing his message loud and clear, alleluia!
Jesus Christ our Lord is near, alleluia
2 Jesus is the Lord of life, alleluia!
Rising over death and strife, alleluia
3 Speak to us, eternal Word, alleluia
word made flesh we long for you, Alleluia
4 Hail, O Mary, full of grace, alleluia
Blest are you of women all, alleluia.
5 All the nations, bless your name, alleluia
All the people sing your fame, alleluia.
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