Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d. 1048; Jane E. Leeson, 1809-1881 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 87 hymnals Matching Instances: 5 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today;
Christians, haste your vows to pay;
Make your joy and praises known:
At the Paschal Victim's throne.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled,
Sinless in the sinner's stead;
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives, no more to die.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
3 Christ, the Victim undefiled,
God and sinners reconciled,
When in fierce and bloody strife
Met together death and life.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
4 Christians, on this happy day,
Raise your hearts with joy and say:
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives no more to die.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
5 Hallowed, chosen dawn of praise,
Easter, queen of all our days:
Zion's children now come forth;
East to west and south to north.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
6 Let the people praise you, Lord,
Be, by all that is, adored:
Let the nations shout and sing;
Glory to their Paschal King.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
7 Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
God on high, to you we raise:
Risen Lord, we now adore,
With the Spirit ever more.
Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Topics: Easter; Forgiveness; Funeral; Gathering; Going Forth; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Reconciliation; Redemption; Salvation Used With Tune: SURGIT IN HAEC DIES
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today