Chris Tomlin - Hallelujah Lyrics
Lyrics
Wise men, followin’,
The brightest star down to Bethlehem
They came far for the coming again
Of the One that’s ever been
And when they found Him
They fell onto the ground and
Joined the angels shoutin’
Singing all around Him, say
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels cried
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Precious little child
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Sound of the angels’ joy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
King of, Every King
Prince of Peace and everything
God with us and He’s the only One that’s ever been, yeah
So when we found Him
We fell onto the ground and
Joined the angels shouting
Singing all around Him, say
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little Baby boy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels cried
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Precious little child
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Sound of the angels’ joy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels sang
They’d say
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
King of Everything
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels tell
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Call Him Immanuel
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Wise men, followin’,
The brightest star down to Bethlehem
They came far for the coming again
Of the One that’s ever been
And when they found Him
They fell onto the ground and
Joined the angels shoutin’
Singing all around Him, say
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels cried
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Precious little child
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Sound of the angels’ joy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
King of, Every King
Prince of Peace and everything
God with us and He’s the only One that’s ever been, yeah
So when we found Him
We fell onto the ground and
Joined the angels shouting
Singing all around Him, say
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little Baby boy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels cried
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Precious little child
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Sound of the angels’ joy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels sang
They’d say
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
King of Everything
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
That’s what the angels tell
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Call Him Immanuel
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Little baby boy
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Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Tomlin's "Hallelujah," released on September 24, 2021, as part of the album *Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship*, offers a profound and accessible meditation on the Incarnation of Christ. The song masterfully weaves together the familiar narrative of the Wise Men's journey to Bethlehem with a powerful declaration of Jesus' identity and significance. It centers on the joyous exclamation of "Hallelujah," a Hebrew phrase meaning "Praise the Lord," framing it as the immediate, instinctive response of both heavenly hosts and earthly seekers upon encountering the newborn King. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of awe and adoration, echoing the sentiment of Luke 2:10-14, where an angel announces great joy to all the people, and a multitude of the heavenly host praises God.
The lyrical narrative begins with the Wise Men, guided by the star, traveling a great distance to find the One who always was and always will be. This imagery draws directly from Matthew 2:1-12, highlighting the profound faith and perseverance required to seek out the Messiah. Upon finding Jesus, the reaction is one of immediate humility and worship: they fall to the ground and join the angels in shouting praise. This act signifies a recognition of divine presence, a surrender to the majesty of God in human form. The repeated refrain of "Hallelujah, Hallelujah" serves not just as a placeholder for praise, but as a direct echo of the celestial worship described throughout Scripture. It’s the sound of pure, unadulterated joy and reverence.
The song then elevates Jesus beyond His infant state, declaring Him "King of Every King" and "Prince of Peace," titles that resonate deeply with Old Testament prophecies. Isaiah 9:6 foretells the coming of a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, whose government and peace would never end. The lyric "God with us" directly references the prophecy of Immanuel, meaning "God with us," given in Isaiah 7:14, and fulfilled in Matthew 1:23. This theological core emphasizes that the Christmas story is not merely about a historical event but about the active, salvific presence of God entering human history. The song's structure, returning to the Wise Men's perspective and then the collective "we," effectively draws the listener into this experience of discovery and worship. The recurring "Hallelujah" becomes an invitation for the listener to join this timeless chorus of praise, recognizing the profound truth that this "little baby boy" is indeed the King of Everything, and the ultimate Immanuel.