157. The day of resurrection!

1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
the Passover of gladness,
the Passover of God;
from death to life eternal,
from earth unto the sky,
our God hath brought us over
with hymns of victory.

2 Our hearts be pure from evil,
that we may see aright
the Lord in rays eternal
of resurrection-light;
and, listening to his accents,
may hear so calm and plain
his own 'All hail', and, hearing,
may raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heavens be joyful,
and earth her song begin,
the round world keep high triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord is risen,
our joy that hath no end.

Text Information
First Line: The day of resurrection!
Author: St John of Damascus, d. c. 754
Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
Meter: 76 76 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Easter; Easter Day: Year C; Easter II: Year A (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ELLACOMBE
Meter: 76 76 D
Key: A Major
Source: 18th-century German melody as included in Mainz Gesangbuch, 1833



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