Gather (3rd ed.) ‎#540

540. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Latin Title: Surrexit Christus hodie
• Author (st. 4): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:6-9
• Topic: Easter Season; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Redemption; Salvation; Song
• Source: St. 1, Latin, 14th C.; para. in Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; St. 2, 3, The Compleat Psalmodist, c. 1750, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Lyra Davidica, 1708