Leviticus 6:8-7:10; Psalm 106:1-48; Acts 28:1-16
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude…saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelation 19:6
Those who hear the “Hallelujah Chorus” for the first time might think it ends abruptly. In the last moments, four times in quick succession the word “Hallelujah” rings out in spectacular harmonies. Then suddenly—silence. Not a note sounds. It would be quite jarring if that was how the piece finished. But, after a brief but dramatic pause, the
final “Hallelujah” resounds, eclipsing all those before. Dear friend, does it feel as though there is silence from heaven? Don’t be fooled into thinking the piece is over. Soon, very soon, we will be with Him and join a vast throng singing the final Hallelujah! —Lynn Shatford
When He comes, our glorious King, all His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew this song we’ll sing: Hallelujah, what a Saviour! —P. Bliss