alleluia

There are only conceited human souls braying forth Alleluia!

Pious song in a symphony in the ancient modes—Lord God we praise Thee—alleluia—either alone or as introduction to a fugue.

The whole assembled multitude fell on their knees repeating Alleluia!

In the roof of the church, directly above the high altar, is engraved, 'Regina Coeli laetare Alleluia.

Yet it seems quite natural to them that a piece of jazz should be called Alleluia.