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The tune associated with his German translation, Zahn No. 192b, was published by Lucas Lossius in 1553 and is also known as "Puer natus in Bethlehem". [2] The text and tune of this Lutheran hymn were included by Johann Sebastian Bach in the second movement of his church cantata Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen , BWV 65 . [ 3 ]
The word "Alleluia", a Latin derivative of the Hebrew phrase "Hallelujah" has been used in the same manner, though in Christian liturgy, the "Alleluia" specifically refers to a traditional chant, combining the word with verses from the Psalms or other scripture.
Alleluia (/ ˌ ɑː l ə ˈ l ʊ j ə,-j ɑː / AL-ə-LOO-yə, -yah; from Hebrew הללויה 'praise Yah') is a phrase in Christianity used to give praise to God. [1] [2] [3] In Christian worship, Alleluia is used as a liturgical chant in which that word is combined with verses of scripture, usually from the Psalms. [4]
Whether known as hallelujah, alleluia or alleluya, an ancient Hebrew word plays a big role in music, faith and culture. Hallelujah! The remarkable story behind this joyful word
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In 1965, hymnologist Austin C. Lovelace praised "Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing" as a good example of a contemporary hymn (as it was recent to him at the time of writing and not related to Contemporary Christian music) that used the older 8.8.8 meter (with, additionally, the alleluia refrain). [6]
"Puer natus in Bethlehem" German tune / N.F.S. Grundtvig: Ca. 1600 / 1820 Based on a medieval Latin hymn "Puer natus in Bethlehem", publ. in Danish in the hymn books of Hans Tausen and Hans Thomissøn in 1553 and 1569, resp. A children's favourite. "Et lidet barn så lysteligt" C. Balle / N.F.S. Grundtvig: 1855 / 1843 "Hjerte, løft din glædes ...