Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Alleluia! sing to Jesus, his the scepter, his the throne
A magnificent Ascension and Eucharistic hymn combining the two great themes of Christ's reign and his ongoing presence in the Lord's Supper. Dix connects the Ascension with the promise of Revelation 5 and the ongoing Eucharistic presence.
History & Background
Written by William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898) in 1866. One of the great Ascension and Eucharistic hymns of the Anglican tradition, widely adopted across denominations.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 392
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 158
- Lutheran Service Book — 821
- Lutheran Worship — 272
Bulletin Note
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus — W.C. Dix, 1866
Preaching Connection
The ascended Christ who reigns and yet remains present in Word and Sacrament.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Definition & Command of Communion Small Catechism — Holy Communion
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Christological anticipation (St. 1-2) → Incarnational paradox (St. 3) → Pneumatological reign (St. 4)
Themes
Ascension Eucharist Christ's Reign Praise