African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#282

282. Christ the Lord is Risen Today

1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply: Alleluia!

2 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where's thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

3 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!

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!

Text Information

• First Line: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
• Title: Christ the Lord is Risen Today
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:7
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Composer (descant): Nolan Williams, Jr. b. 1969
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Lyra Davidica, 1708
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.