205. Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness:
God hath brought His people forth
Into joy from sadness.
Now rejoice, Jerusalem,
And with true affection
Welcome in unwearied strains
Jesus' resurrection.

2 'Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ hath burst His prison,
And from three days' sleep in death
As a sun hath risen;
All the winter of our sins,
Long and dark, is flying
From His light, to whom we give
Laud and praise undying.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Title: Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Translator: John Mason Neale (1859)
Author: John of Damascus (8th century)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ: Resurrection; Christ: Conqueror; Christ: Redemption (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. KEVIN
Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1872; alt.)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Key: G Major



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