The Hallelujah Chorus is one of the most famous musical pieces of all times. But did you know that it comes from a Bible verse in the book of Revelation?
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 11:15 (KJV)
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Lo, how a Rose e’re blooming from tender stem hath sprung / Of Jesse’s lineage coming as men of old have sung / It came, a floweret bright / Amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night.
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O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels!
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation.
Zechariah 9:9a (KJV)
Watch the music video of Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion, part of Handel’s Messiah, at
Infant holy, infant lowly,
For His bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing, little knowing
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
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And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
Isaiah 40:5 (KJV)
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Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright.
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Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King. Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
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O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to Thy perfect light.
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Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and heaven and nature sing!
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