210. Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness:
God has brought His people forth
Into joy from sadness.
Now rejoice, Jerusalem
And with ture affection
Welcome with unceasing praise
Jesus' resurrection.

2 'Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ hath burst His prison,
From the frost and gloom of death
Light and live have risen;
All the winter of our sins,
Long and dark, is flying
From His light to whom we give
Thanks and praise undying.

3 Alleluia! now we cry
To our King immortal,
Who, triumphant, burst the bars
Of the tomb's dark portal;
"Alleluia!" with the Son,
God the Father praising,
"Alleluia!" yet again
To the Spirit raising.

Text Information
First Line: Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Title: Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Author: John of Damascus
Translator: John M. Neale
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Resurrection and Reign
Tune Information
Name: [Come, ye faithful, raise the strain]
Composer: Robert Williams
Harmonizer: John Roberts
Key: F Major



Media
More media are available on the text authority and tune authority pages.

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us