Chris Tomlin - A Christmas Alleluia Lyrics
Lyrics
Alleluia, alleluia
Christ, the Savior of the world
He has come!
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Christ, the Savior of the world
He has come!
Alleluia, alleluia
The heavens roar, the angels sing
All glory to our God and King!
O night divine forever more
The heavens roar, the angels sing
All glory to our God and King!
O night divine forever more
Alleluia, alleluia
Christ, the Savior of the world
He has come!
Alleluia, alleluia
To the highest name of all
Alleluia!
You're the Highest name of all
Alleluia!
Video
Chris Tomlin - A Christmas Alleluia (Live) ft. Lauren Daigle, Leslie Jordan
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Tomlin's "A Christmas Alleluia," featured on his 2015 album *Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship*, stands as a powerful and direct proclamation of the Incarnation, rooted deeply in the jubilant exclamations of Scripture. This song isn't just a seasonal offering; it’s an intentional theological statement, a vibrant echo of the joy that swept through creation at the arrival of the Savior. The core message is simple yet profound: "Christ, the Savior of the world, He has come!" This declaration resonates with the anticipatory joy found in Isaiah’s prophecy, where it is declared, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). The repeated "Alleluia" is not merely a refrain but a direct adoption of the Hebrew term *halleluyah*, meaning "praise Yah" or "praise the Lord," a cry that permeates the Psalms and climaxes in the book of Revelation as the song of the redeemed.
The lyrics paint a vivid, almost audible picture of cosmic celebration, describing "heavens roar" and "angels sing." This imagery is not hyperbole but a reflection of the angelic host’s reaction on that first Christmas night, as Luke records in his Gospel: "Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests'" (Luke 2:13-14). The phrase "O night divine forever more" captures the transformative nature of that sacred event; it was not just a night but a turning point, the moment God entered human history in the most intimate way possible. The song’s focus on the "highest name of all" directly echoes Philippians 2:9, which states, "Therefore God exalted him to the highest and gave him the name that is above every name." This acknowledgment of Christ's supreme authority and divine nature underscores the significance of His coming, reminding us that this birth was not an ordinary one, but the arrival of the King of kings. The simplicity and directness of the lyrics serve to amplify their impact, allowing the powerful truth of the Incarnation to shine through, inviting listeners to join in the timeless song of praise that accompanied this world-changing event.