422: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
2 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!
3 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!
4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him, now his might confess, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Spirit blest. Alleluia!
| Text information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Jesus Christ is ris'n today |
| Title: | Jesus Christ Is Risen Today |
| Author (st. 4): | Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 |
| Meter: | 77 77 with alleluias |
| Scripture: | Matthew 28:6-9 |
| Topic: | Seasons and Feasts | Easter Season; Rites of the Church | Funeral; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Redemption; Salvation; Song |
| Source: | Surrexit Christus hodie, Latin, 14th C. (st. 1); Lyra Davica, 1708, alt. (para); The Compleat Psalmodist, c. 1750, alt. (st. 2, 3) |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | EASTER HYMN |
| Meter: | 77 77 with alleluias |
| Key: | C Major |
| Source: | Lyra Davidica, 1708 |
