The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#330

330. Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands

1 Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands,
For our offenses given;
But now at God's right hand He stands
And brings us life from heaven:
Therefore let us joyful be
And sing to God right thankfully
Loud songs of Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!

2 It was a strange and dreadful strife,
When life and death contended;
The victory remained with life,
The reign of death was ended:
Stripped of power, no more he reigns;
An empty form alone remains;
His sting is lost for ever!
Hallelujah!

3 So let us keep the festival
Whereto the Lord invites us;
Christ is Himself the joy of all,
The sun that warms and lights us:
By His grace He doth impart
Eternal sunshine to the heart;
The night of sin is ended!
Hallelujah!

4 Then let us feast this Easter day
On the true bread of heaven;
The word of grace hath purged away
The old and wicked leaven;
Christ alone our souls will feed;
He is our meat and drink indeed;
Faith lives upon no other!
Hallelujah!

Text Information

• First Line: Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands
• Author: M. Luther (1524)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 8, 7, 4.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: [Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands]
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 8, 7, 4.
• Key: d minor or modal