Alleluia Let Praises Ring
Alleluia! Let praises ring
This hymn captures the eschatological joy of Revelation 19, inviting believers to join the heavenly chorus in praise of God's eternal triumph. It affirms Lutheran confidence in the resurrection and the certainty of God's ultimate victory over sin and death.
History & Background
Written by Jaroslav Vajda in 1978, this hymn was commissioned and first published in Lutheran hymnals in the late 20th century. It represents Vajda's gift for crafting singable, theologically rich texts that blend contemporary sensibility with classical hymnic form.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 821
- Lutheran Service Book — 822
- Lutheran Worship — 437
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 23
Bulletin Note
Jaroslav Vajda (1919–2008), a Lutheran pastor and prolific hymn writer, composed this text in 1978 as a modern hymn drawing directly from Revelation 19's vision of cosmic praise, making patristic joy accessible to contemporary worship.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies pure Gospel proclamation: it silences every accusation by centering the congregation's gaze on Christ's accomplished redemption and invites preachers to end their proclamation with the same eschatological confidence that transforms fear into alleluia.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From joyful summons to praise → Christ's redemptive sacrifice → Resurrection as cosmic victory → Eternal reign and heavenly hope
Themes
Resurrection joy Praise and thanksgiving Divine majesty Heavenly worship