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had Christ, that once was slain

Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848-1934 Meter: 6.7.6.7 D Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: Celebration of Faith; Hope; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Resurrection First Line: This joyful Eastertide Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow; my love, the crucified, has 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 has Christ arisen, arisen, arisen, arisen. 2 My flesh in hope shall rest, and for a season slumber, till trump from east and 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] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 Used With Tune: VRUECHTEN

Christ Jesus Lay

Author: Martin Luther; Richard Massie; Catherine Winkworth; Johann Christian Jacobi Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 Appears in 59 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection of First Line: Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands for our offenses given, but now at God’s right hand he stands and brings us life from heaven. Therefore let us all rejoice and sing to God with heart and voice loud songs of hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 It was a strange and dreadful strife when life and death contended. The victory remained with life, the reign of death is ended. So the scripture makes it plain that death by death’s own sword is slain. Its sting is lost forever. Hallelujah! 3 Then let us keep this feast today that God has freely given. The word of grace has swept away the old and evil leaven. Christ today will meet his own and faith will feed on him alone; the living bread of heaven. Hallelujah! Scripture: Exodus 12:1-20 Used With Tune: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN Text Sources: Victimae Paschali, (present-day Germany), ca. 11th c.; trans. Martin Luther (present-day Germany), “Christ lag in Todesbanden,” Eyn Enchiridion, 1524; English trans. composite Richard Massie (England), Martin Luther’s Spiritual Songs, 1854, Catherine Winkworth (England), Lyra Germanica I, 1855, and Johann Jacobi (present-day Germany), Psalmodia Germanica, 1722

Hallelujah! Lo, He Wakes!

Author: Emmanuel Cronenwett (1841-1931); Benjamin Schmolck, 1672-1737 Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.3 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Hymns, Songs, Chorales Resurrection of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: MORGENGLANZ DER EWIGKEIT

For all the saints

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 601 hymnals Topics: Christ, the Lord Jesus Rock; Christians Triumph of; Heaven Reunion in ; Resurrection and the Life Everlasting; The Church The Communion of Saints First Line: For all the saints, who from their labours rest Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!

Author: Cyril A. Alington Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 75 hymnals Topics: Christian Year Easter Vigil; Christian Year Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year Reign of Christ; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Christian Year Easter Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Now is the triumph of our King! To all the world glad news we bring: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 The Lord of life is risen today! Death’s mighty stone is rolled away. Let all the earth rejoice and say: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Praise we in songs of victory that love, that life which cannot die, and sing with hearts uplifted high: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 Your name we bless, O risen Lord, and sing today with one accord the life laid down, the life restored: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7 Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT

In the Garden

Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: Irregular Appears in 294 hymnals Topics: Assurance; Easter; Funeral; Guidance; Jesus Christ; Presence of God; Resurrection First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And He walks with me, and He talks with me Lyrics: 1 I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. Refrain: And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known. 2 He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing. [Refrain] 3 I'd stay in the garden with Him Though the night around me be falling; But He bids me go--through the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling. [Refrain] Scripture: John 20:20 Used With Tune: GARDEN

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

Author: James M. Black, 1856-1938 Meter: 15.11.15.11 with refrain Appears in 480 hymnals Topics: Advent Second; Church, Family of Believers; Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Resurrection; Salvation First Line: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more Lyrics: 1 When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks eternal, bright and fair– When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder-I'll be there! Refrain: When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder– When the roll is called up yonder I'll be there! 2 On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise And the glory of His resurrection share– When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder– I'll be there! [Refrain] 3 Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care; Then when all of life is over and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder– I'll be there! [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Used With Tune: ROLL CALL

We know that Christ is raised and dies no more

Author: John Brownlow Geyer (b. 1932) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Baptism; Christ Risen Resurrection and Exaltation; Church Body of Christ; Jesus Resurrection; Renewal Scripture: 1 John 1:3-4 Used With Tune: ENGELBERG

We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 76 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Resurrection of First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from one who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod, yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry, “My Lord and God!” 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound to call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found: 4 that when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light we may behold you as you are in full and endless sight. 5 We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from one who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near. Scripture: Mark 9:24 Used With Tune: SHANTI Text Sources: Psalms and Hymns, 1844, alt.

Majestic sweetness sits enthroned

Appears in 941 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Adoration; Ascension of Christ; Christ Ascension; Christ Resurrection; Exaltation of Christ Scripture: Song of Solomon 5:10-16 Used With Tune: ORTONVILLE