Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises
Hallelujah! We sing your praises all our hearts are filled with gladness
A joyful Easter and general praise song from the South African church tradition. The two stanzas celebrate Christ's resurrection and the gift of the Spirit. The repetitive call-and-response structure invites participation across language barriers.
History & Background
A South African traditional song from the anti-apartheid era church, combining Zulu and Sotho languages. Often sung in the original languages and English simultaneously. Also known as Haleluya! Pelo Tsa Rona.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 535
- Gather 4th Edition — 668
Bulletin Note
Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises — South African traditional
Preaching Connection
The joy of the resurrection and the Spirit — appropriate for Easter and Pentecost.
Themes
South Africa World Music Praise Resurrection