See also Jesus Christ is risen today (Easter Hymn – 4 verses) – Organ
Lyrics – 3 verses
Suggested use: Easter
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Lyricist: Unknown, Verse 1 anonymous translation of Surrexit hodie – 14th Century. Verse 2 – 3 from J. Arnolds Complete Psalmodist (1749). Public Domain.
Recording
- Tune: Easter Hymn from Hymnal: Lyra Davidica (1708), harmonised by William Henry Monk (1823- 1889). Public Domain.
- Meter: 77 77 and Alleluia
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