Leonard Cohen wrote the song “Hallelujah” with a beautiful melody that stirs the soul and warms the heart. But is the song Hallelujah appropriate for church? What do we know about the song and the artist? Read more about Leonard Cohen and the song lyrics.
The song “Hallelujah,” by Leonard Cohen, is not a Christian song. It is not a God-honoring song. This Easter version is the same beautiful melody but with lyrics that honor the Lord and remember His death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
Video by Reasons for Hope* Jesus. Music by Leonard Cohen. Lyrics by Kelley Mooney.
Read Leonard Cohen’s Lyrics
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