The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#123

123. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

1 Jesus Christ is risen 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 God's love; Alleluia!
Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Author (st. 4): Charles Wesley (1740)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:3-4
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:20-26
  ;
  Revelation 1:5-6
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Kingship
• Source: Lyra Davidica, 1708 (st. 1-3)

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Lyra Davidica, 1708; The Compleat Psalmodist, 1749, adapted from; Hymns Ancient and Modern 1955, descant from
• Copyright: Descant © 1990 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.