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Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,176 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia! All creation, join to say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia! Sing, O heavens, and earth, reply: Alleluia! 2 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won; Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! 3 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Once he died, our souls to save; Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! 4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head; Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise; Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! 5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia! Praise to you by both be given; Alleluia! Risen Christ, triumphant now; Alleluia! Every knee to you shall bow. Alleluia! Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Easter; Alleluias; Easter; Redemption; Walk with God Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! his the scepter, his the throne; Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood. Jesus, out of every nation, has redeemed us by his blood. 2 Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! he is near us; faith believes, nor questions how. Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o'er, shall our hearts forget his promise, "I am with you evermore"? 3 Alleluia! heavenly High Priest, here on earth our help, our stay; Alleluia! hear the sinful cry to you from day to day. Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth's Redeemer, hear our plea, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. Topics: Doxologies; Intercession of Christ; Ascension & Reign of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Alleluias; Ascension & Reign of Christ; Assurance; Doxologies; Intercession of Christ; King, God/Christ as; Victory Used With Tune: LOWELL

The Day of Resurrection

Author: John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 518 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:9 Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad, the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from sin's dominion free, our Christ has brought us over with hymns of victory. 2 Let hearts be purged of evil that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light, and, listening to his accents, may hear so calm and plain his own "All hail" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful, let earth its song begin, let all the world keep triumph and all that is therein. Let all things, seen and unseen, their notes of gladness blend; for Christ the Lord has risen, our joy that has no end! Topics: Easter; Assurance; Easter Used With Tune: FARMER

Jesus Christ is Risen Today

Author: Anonymous; Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 491 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:7 Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is ris'n 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 heav'nly 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 his love; Alleluia! praise him, all ye heav'nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Topics: Christ Praise of Used With Tune: LLANFAIR Text Sources: Arnold's Compleat Psalmodist, (stanzas 2-3), 1740

Lord, You Give the Great Commission

Author: Jeffery W. Rowthorn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 43 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Refrain First Line: with the Spirit's gifts empower us Lyrics: 1 Lord, you give the great commission: "Heal the sick and preach the Word." Lest the church neglect its mission and the gospel go unheard, help us witness to your purpose with renewed integrity; Refrain: with the Spirit's gifts empower us for the work of ministry. 2 Lord, you call us to your service: "In my name baptize and teach." That the world may trust your promise– life abundant meant for each– give us all new fervor, draw us closer in community; Refrain 3 Lord, you make the common holy: "This my body, this my blood." Let us all, for earth's true glory, daily lift life heavenward, asking that the world around us share your children's liberty; Refrain 4 Lord, you show us love's true measure: "Father, what they do, forgive." Yet we hoard as private treasure all that you so freely give. May your care and mercy lead us to a just society; Refrain 5 Lord, you bless with words assuring: "I am with you to the end." Faith and hope and love restoring, may we serve as you intend, and, amid the cares that claim us, hold in mind eternity; Refrain Topics: Society/Social Concerns; Church and Mission; Assurance; Church; Forgiveness; Lord's Supper; Ministry & Service; Missions; Pentecost; Society/Social Concerns Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Low in the Grave Christ Lay

Author: Robery Lowry Meter: 6.5.6.4 with refrain Appears in 423 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:2 First Line: Low, in the grave Christ lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave he arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave Christ lay Jesus, my Savior; waiting the coming day Jesus, my Lord. Refrain: Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes. He arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign! He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! 2 Vainly they watch his bed Jesus, my Savior; vainly they seal the dead Jesus, my Lord. Refrain 3 Death cannot keep its prey Jesus, my Savior; he tore the bars away Jesus, my Lord. Refrain Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Easter; Easter; Freedom Used With Tune: CHRIST AROSE

O Sons and Daughters

Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 191 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7 First Line: O sons and daughters of the King Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 O sons and daughters of the King, whom heavenly hosts in glory sing, today the grave has lost its sting. Alleluia! 2 That Easter morn at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! 3 An angel clad in white they see, who sat and spoke unto the three, "Your Lord has gone to Galilee." Alleluia! 4 When Thomas first the tidings heard that some had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word. Lord, have mercy! 5 At night the apostles met in fear; among them came their Master dear and said, "My peace be with you here." Alleluia! 6 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see, and look upon my hands, my feet; not faithless but believing be." Alleluia! 7 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side. "You are my Lord and God!" he cried. Alleluia! 8 How blest are they who have not seen and yet whose faith has constant been, for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! Final Ending: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Biblical Names & Places Thomas; Doubt; Profession of Faith; Easter; Alleluias; Biblical Names & Places Thomas; Doubt; Easter; Eternal Life; Profession of Faith Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE Text Sources: Early 16th cent.

Thine Is the Glory

Author: Edmond Louis Budry; R. Birch Hoyle Meter: 10.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 110 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:2-3 Lyrics: 1 Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment Rolled the stone away, Kept the folded grave clothes Where Thy body lay. Refrain: Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won. 2 Lo! Jesus meets us, Risen from the tomb; Lovingly He greets us, Scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness Hymns of triumph sing, For the Lord now liveth; Death hath lost its sting. [Refrain] 3 No more we doubt Thee, Glorious Prince of life! Life is naught without Thee; Aid us in our strife. Make us more than conquerors Through Thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan To Thy home above. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: JUDAS MACCABEUS

Go to the World!

Author: Sylvia Dunstan, 1955-1993 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:20 First Line: Go to the world! Go into all the earth Topics: Blessing and Parting; Blessing and Parting Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

Now the Green Blade Rises

Author: John M. C. Crum, 1872-1958 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6 First Line: Now the green blade rises, from the buried grain Used With Tune: NOEL NOUVELET Text Sources: Oxford Book of Carols

Go, Make of All Disciples

Author: Leon M. Adkins Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Particular Times of Worship Closing of Worship; Church Education; Closing Hymns; Mission and Outreach; Ordination; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Were You There?

Meter: 10.10.14.10 Appears in 218 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? 4 Were you there when he rose up from the dead? Were you there when he rose up from the dead? Oh! Sometimes I feel like shouting glory, glory, glory! Were you there when he rose up from the dead? Topics: Good Friday; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Lord’s Supper; Spirituals Used With Tune: WERE YOU THERE? Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Freely, Freely

Author: Carol Owens Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 First Line: God forgave my sin in Jesus' name Refrain First Line: He said Freely, freely you have received Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Experience; Christian Experience; Forgiveness; Jesus Christ Name of; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: FREELY, FREELY

Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises

Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 First Line: Christ the Lord to us said Topics: Thirst Used With Tune: [Christ the Lord to us said] Text Sources: South African

Listen, God Is Calling

Author: Howard S. Olson, b. 1922 Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:20 First Line: Jesus gave his mandate Refrain First Line: Listen, listen, God is calling Topics: Confession and Assurance Used With Tune: NENO LAKE MUNGU Text Sources: Tanzanian traditional

Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 551 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluia! To his throne beyond the skies; Alleluia! Christ, while to mortals given, Alleluia! Reascends his native heav'n. Alleluia! 2 There for him high triumph waits; Alleluia! Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia! He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia! Take the King of glory in. Alleluia! 3 Highest heav'n its Lord receives, Alleluia! Yet he loves the earth he leaves; Alleluia! Though returning to his throne, Alleluia! Still he calls the world his own. Alleluia! 4 See he lifts his hands above. Alleluia! See, he shows the prints of love, Alleluia! Hark, his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! Blessings on his church below. Alleluia! 5 Still for us he intercedes, Alleluia! His prevailing death he pleads, Alleluia! Near himself prepares our place, Alleluia! He the firstfruits of our race. Alleluia! 6 There we shall with him remain, Alleluia! Partners of his endless reign; Alleluia! There his face unclouded see, Alleluia! Live with him eternally. Alleluia! Topics: Seasons and Feasts Ascension Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

The Strife Is O'er

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 496 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done, now is the victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung. Alleluia! [Refrain] 2 The powers of death have done their worst, and Jesus has his foes dispersed: let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! [Refrain] 3 The three sad days are quickly sped, Christ rises glorious from the dead: all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! [Refrain] 4 He broke the agebound chains of hell, the bars from heaven's high portals fell; let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! [Refrain] 5 Lord, by the strips which wounded thee, from death’s dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee: Alleluia! [Refrain] Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 17th C.

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia

Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d. c. 1050; Jane E. Leeson, 1809-81 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 87 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia! Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia! Offer praise with love replete, Alleluia! At the paschal victim's feet. Alleluia! 2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia! Sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia! Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia! Now He lives no more to die. Alleluia! 3 Hail, the victim undefiled, Alleluia! God and sinners reconciled, Alleluia! When contending death and life, Alleluia! Met in strange and awesome strife. Alleluia! 4 Christians, on this holy day, Alleluia! All your grateful homage pay; Alleluia! Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia! Now He lives, no more to die. Alleluia! Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain

Author: John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 380 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:8 Lyrics: 1 Come, you faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness; God has brought his people forth into joy from sadness. Now rejoice, Jerusalem, and with true affection welcome in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection. 2 Tis the spring of life today! Christ has burst his prison, and from three days' sleep in death like the sun has risen. All the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying; welcome now the light of Christ, give him 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. Topics: Doxologies; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Deliverance; Easter; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Deliverance; Doxologies; Easter; Freedom; Opening of Worship; Trinity; Victory Used With Tune: ST. KEVIN

Go Ye into All the World

Author: J. M. Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 89 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 28:19 First Line: Far, far away, in *heathen darkness dwelling, [*death and] Refrain First Line: “All pow’r is given unto Me Lyrics: 1 Far, far away, in *heathen darkness dwelling, Millions of souls forever may be lost; Who, who will go, salvation’s story telling, Looking to Jesus, heeding not the cost? Refrain: “All pow’r is given unto Me, All pow’r is given unto Me, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel, And lo, I am with you always.” 2 See o’er the world wide open doors inviting, Soldiers of Christ, arise and enter in! Christians, awake! your forces all uniting, Send forth the Gospel, break the chains of sin. [Refrain] 3 “Why will you die?” the voice of God is calling; “Why will you die?” re-echo in His Name; Jesus has died to save from death appalling, Life and salvation, therefore, go proclaim. [Refrain] [*death and] Topics: Missionary Used With Tune: [Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Go_Ye_into_All_the_World); The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/g/o/goyeinto.htm)

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