417 Praise to God

Antiphon This is the feast of victory for our God.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

1. Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain,

whose blood set us free to be people of God. [Ant.]

2. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,

and honor, blessing, and glory are his. [Ant.]

3. Sing with all the people of God,

and join in the hymn of all creation. [Ant.]

4. Blessing, honor, glory, and might

be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. [Ant.]

5. For the Lamb who was slain

has begun his reign. Alleluia! [Ant.]

Words: Revelation 5:12-13; adapt. John W, Arthur (1922-1980) Music: Testival Canticle, Richard Hillert (b.1923)