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Text:This joyful Eastertide
Author:G. R. Woodward, 1848-1934
Tune:VRUECHTEN
Harmonizer:Charles Wood, 1866-1926

161. This joyful Eastertide

1 This joyful Eastertide,
away with sin and sorrow.
My Love, the Crucified,
hath sprung to life this morrow:

Refrain:
Had Christ, that once was slain,
ne'er burst his three-day prison,
our faith had been in vain:
but now hath Christ arisen.

2 My flesh in hope shall rest,
and for a season slumber:
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number: [Refrain]

3 Death's flood hath lost its chill,
since Jesus crossed the river:
Lover of souls, from ill
my passing soul deliver: [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: This joyful Eastertide
Author: G. R. Woodward, 1848-1934 (alt.)
Refrain First Line: Had Christ, that once was slain
Meter: 67 67 and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Easter; Easter II: Year C; Easter III: Year A
Tune Information
Name: VRUECHTEN
Harmonizer: Charles Wood, 1866-1926
Meter: 67 67 and refrain
Key: F Major
Source: David's Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1685



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