Three Carols

Song Cycle by Peter Charles Arthur Wishart (1921 - 1984)

?. Alleluya, a new work is come on hand
 (Sung text)

Language: English 
Alleluya, a new work is come on hand
Through might and grace of Gode's son
To save the lost of ev'ry land.
Alleluya. For now is free that erst was bound ;
We may well sing Alleluya.

Now is fulfilled the prophecy
Of David and of Jeremy
And also of Isaiah; Alleluya,
Sing we therefore both loud and high: Alleluya.

Alleluya, this sweete song,
Out of a green branch it sprung.
God send us the life that lasteth long ! Alleluya,
Now joy and bliss be him among
That thus can sing Alleluya.

Text Authorship:

  • by Anonymous / Unidentified Author, 15th century

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Total word count: 91