The Worshipbook ‎#581

581. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

1 That Easter Day with joy was bright,
The sun shone out with fairer light,
When, to their longing eyes restored,
Th' apostles saw their risen Lord.

2 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Do all our inmost hearts possess;
And we to you will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise.

3 O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Easter-tide,
From every weapon death can wield,
Your own redeemed forever shield.

4 All praise, O risen Lord, we give
To you, who, dead, again do live;
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter Day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1851, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:34
• Topic: Christian Year: Easter Day
• Source: Latin hymn, before 8th century

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS (Praetorius)
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Harmonizer: George R. Woodward (1902)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Trier ms., 15th century
• Copyright: Music altered from The Cowley Carol Book, No. 21; used by permission of A. R. Mowbray & Co. Limited.