Hallelujah, What a Savior!

The following is one of my favorite hymns.  In our church we sing a wonderful rendition of this arranged by Bob Kauflin.  Let me share the words and point you to the new musical score available online for free. 

 

Hallelujah, What a Savior!
Lyrics and music by Phillip Bliss
Arranged by Bob Kauflin

“Man of Sorrows!” what a name
For the Son of God, who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim!
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Hallelujah, what a Savior

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood—
Sealed my pardon with his blood:
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Hallelujah, what a Savior

Guilty, vile and helpless we,
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
Full atonement! can it be?
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Hallelujah, what a Savior

Lifted up was He to die,
“It is finished,” was His cry;
Now in heav’n exalted high:
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Hallelujah, what a Savior

When He comes, our glorious King,
All His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew this song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah, what a Savior
Hallelujah, what a Savior

Arrangement copyright 1998 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI), a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries. All rights reserved.

 

This arrangement emphasises the last line (and repeats it). It turns the end of each verse into a chorus of sorts, where we joyfully lift our voices in praise: “Hallelujah…”. It really lifts the song majestically and allows the congregation to really be swept away by the power of the message of this song and the wonder of the glory of our Savior.  This arrangement could be done with any musical style, and I commend it to all to consider.

To see [or download] the musical score click here. You can also view a chords chart here, or a transparency master here. The song was produced on Upward: The Bob Kauflin Hymns Project CD.  You can also sample the melody by clicking here (mp3).

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