Author: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934 Hymnal: Worship Supplement #742 (1969) Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: Worship Supplement First Line: This joyful Eastertide Refrain First Line: Had Christ, that once was slain Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide,
Away with sin and sorrow!
My love, the Crucified,
Has sprung to life this morrow:
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
Not burst his three-day prison,
Our faith had been in vain:
But now has Christ arisen, arisen, arisen;
But now has Christ arisen!
2 Death's flood has lost its chill
Since Jesus crossed the river:
Lover of souls, from ill
My passing soul deliver: [Refrain]
3 My flesh in hope shall rest,
And for a season slumber:
Till trump from east to west
Shall wake the dead in number: [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Year Eastertide Tune Title: VRUECHTEN
The Joyful Eastertide