Alabare

Alabare, alabare al Señor

The hymn expresses the theology of joy-filled praise rooted in the evangelical tradition of exuberant worship. It connects personal and corporate adoration with the vision of heavenly worship described in Revelation.

History & Background

This modern Spanish-language hymn emerged from Latin American Christian worship traditions in the late 20th century. It has been incorporated into Lutheran hymnals, including Lutheran Service Book, reflecting contemporary ecumenical and multicultural worship practices.

Hymnal Appearances

Chalice Hymnal — 33
Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 854
Lutheran Service Book — 799-800
United Methodist Hymnal — 72
With One Voice — 791

Translation

Unknown

Bulletin Note

Alabare, a traditional hymn from the 1970s evangelical renewal, expresses the theology of joy-filled, exuberant worship rooted in personal encounter with God's redemptive grace and the vision of heavenly adoration.

Preaching Connection

This hymn embodies the pure Gospel—an invitation to responsive joy that flows entirely from God's grace—and can powerfully conclude or amplify a sermon on justification, resurrection, or the hope we share in Christ.

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From personal praise declaration to corporate worship affirmation; movement from individual response to communal faith witness

Themes

Praise and worship Heavenly worship Rejoicing in salvation God's glory