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Alleluia

Hymn composed by

Kenneth P. Langer

Contextual information

“Alleluia” is a contemporary worship song written with UU values. It relates concepts of spirituality to aspects of nature.

“Alleluia” is a contemporary worship song written with UU values. It relates concepts of spirituality to aspects of nature.

Tune Name

[Alleluia Langer]

Tune Name

Text Meter

12.12.14. with Alleluias

10.9.10.9

Hymn Arranger

Composer Background information

Kenneth P. Langer (he/him) is a published writer, composer, and poet and is the author of several works of fiction as well as books on spiritual living. He has been a college professor of music and a director of music but has since retired and is Director of Ministry at the Barre, VT UU Church. He is a graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry.

Lyricist Background information

Arranger Background information

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Lyrics

When I need strength I note the fortitude of trees. 

When I need peace I seek the rolling of the seas. 

When I need love, I reach my arms out up above and sing 

alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 

When I need hope I join the rising of the sun. 

When I need faith I find the rivers where they run. 

When I need love I reach my arms out up above and sing 

alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 

When I need truth I climb the rocky mountain tow'rs. 

When I need grace I breathe the essence of the flow'rs.

When I need love I reach my arms out up above and sing 

alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. 

Alleluia (several times)

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