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Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
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1. Alleluia, alleluia!
Hearts to heav'n and voices raise:
sing to God a hymn of gladness,
sing to God a hymn of praise.
He, who on the cross a victim
for the world's salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of glory,
now is risen from the dead.
Hearts to heav'n and voices raise:
sing to God a hymn of gladness,
sing to God a hymn of praise.
He, who on the cross a victim
for the world's salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of glory,
now is risen from the dead.
2. Now the iron bars are broken,
Christ from death to life is born,
glorious life, and life immortal,
on the holy Easter morn.
Christ has triumphed, and we conquer
by His mighty enterprise;
we with Him to life eternal
by His resurrection rise.
Christ from death to life is born,
glorious life, and life immortal,
on the holy Easter morn.
Christ has triumphed, and we conquer
by His mighty enterprise;
we with Him to life eternal
by His resurrection rise.
3. Christ is risen, Christ, the first-fruits
of the holy harvest field,
which will all its full abundance
at His second coming yield.
Then the golden ears of harvest
will their heads before Him wave,
ripened by His glorious sunshine
from the furrows of the grave.
of the holy harvest field,
which will all its full abundance
at His second coming yield.
Then the golden ears of harvest
will their heads before Him wave,
ripened by His glorious sunshine
from the furrows of the grave.
4. Christ is risen, we are risen!
Shed upon us heav'nly grace,
rain and dew and gleams of glory
from the brightness of Thy face,
that we, with our hearts in heaven,
here on earth may fruitful be,
and by angel hands be gathered,
and be ever, Lord, with Thee.
Shed upon us heav'nly grace,
rain and dew and gleams of glory
from the brightness of Thy face,
that we, with our hearts in heaven,
here on earth may fruitful be,
and by angel hands be gathered,
and be ever, Lord, with Thee.
5. Alleluia, alleluia!
Glory be to God on high!
Alleluia! to the Savior
who has gained the victory!
Alleluia! to the Spirit,
fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia
to the Triune Majesty!
Glory be to God on high!
Alleluia! to the Savior
who has gained the victory!
Alleluia! to the Spirit,
fount of love and sanctity!
Alleluia, alleluia
to the Triune Majesty!
Bible Reference
Colossians 3:1-2; Revelation 5:11-13; Psalm 148:1-5; Luke 24:50-53
About This Hymn
“Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” was written in 1862 by Christopher Wordsworth, an Anglican bishop known for his strong commitment to biblical theology and congregational praise. The hymn is a call to joyful, upward looking worship, lifting the hearts of believers toward the risen and exalted Christ.
The opening summons reflects Colossians 3:1-2, which urges believers, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above… Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth” (KJV). Wordsworth invites the congregation to raise both voice and heart in adoration. Worship becomes an act of spiritual ascent, not in a mystical sense, but in directing attention to Christ who reigns in glory.
Revelation 5:11-13 describes the heavenly chorus praising the Lamb with loud voices. The repeated “Alleluia” in the hymn mirrors that celestial worship. Earthly praise joins the song of angels and redeemed saints, acknowledging Christ’s victory and sovereignty. The hymn encourages believers to participate consciously in this greater reality.
Psalm 148:1-5 calls all creation to praise the Lord, from the heavens and heights. Wordsworth’s text reflects this expansive vision, inviting the whole church to unite in thanksgiving. Praise is not limited to personal experience but flows from recognition of God’s mighty acts in redemption.
Luke 24:50-53 records the ascension of Christ and the disciples’ response of continual praise in the temple. The hymn carries this ascension joy. Christ has triumphed over death and now reigns at the right hand of the Father. His exaltation is the ground of confident worship.
“Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven” is often sung during Eastertide and Ascension celebrations, though it is suitable for any service focused on praise. Its theology is clear and uplifting, directing attention to the risen Lord. By calling believers to lift their hearts heavenward, the hymn reminds the church that its true hope and citizenship are above, where Christ reigns forever.
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Hymn Information
- Category: Hymn
- Tune: LUX EOI
- Composer(s): Arthur Sullivan
- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
- Author/Writer: Christopher Wordsworth (1872)
- Added: March 4, 2026
- Last Updated: March 4, 2026
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