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Publication Date: 19 Mar 2026
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Page Count: 256
Author: Les Moir
ISBN-13: 9780281090754, 9780281090761

Hallelujah!

The History of Contemporary Worship in 100 Songs
By Les Moir
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"A brilliant and fascinating reflection on the stories behind 100 significant modern worship songs." Tim Hughes

From How Great Thou Art to The Blessing, Hallelujah invites you on a journey through 100 of the world’s most beloved worship songs - songs that have shaped church life and personal devotion over the last fifty years.

Inside, you'll find the full lyrics to each song, along with the remarkable stories behind them: how they were written, what inspired them, and why they continue to resonate with worshippers around the world.
Whether you're rediscovering old favourites or exploring new ones, this book will deepen your appreciation for the songs that move your soul.

Each song entry also features a QR code, giving you instant access to:

- Classic and contemporary performances on YouTube
- Printable chord charts for every song, perfect for musicians and worship leaders

More than a songbook, Hallelujah is a companion for anyone who wants to understand, play, and live the worship they love.
Les Moir (Author)
Les Moir has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community. As an author, mentor, AandR manager, record producer and bass player on many albums, he has encouraged and helped develop many worship leaders, musicians and songwriters, including Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick and Noel and Tricia Richards. He is married to Judith and is based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK.

Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).

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"A brilliant and fascinating reflection on the stories behind 100 significant modern worship songs." Tim Hughes

From How Great Thou Art to The Blessing, Hallelujah invites you on a journey through 100 of the world’s most beloved worship songs - songs that have shaped church life and personal devotion over the last fifty years.

Inside, you'll find the full lyrics to each song, along with the remarkable stories behind them: how they were written, what inspired them, and why they continue to resonate with worshippers around the world.
Whether you're rediscovering old favourites or exploring new ones, this book will deepen your appreciation for the songs that move your soul.

Each song entry also features a QR code, giving you instant access to:

- Classic and contemporary performances on YouTube
- Printable chord charts for every song, perfect for musicians and worship leaders

More than a songbook, Hallelujah is a companion for anyone who wants to understand, play, and live the worship they love.
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Les Moir (Author)
Les Moir has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community. As an author, mentor, AandR manager, record producer and bass player on many albums, he has encouraged and helped develop many worship leaders, musicians and songwriters, including Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick and Noel and Tricia Richards. He is married to Judith and is based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK.

Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).

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