Author: Venantius Fortunatus; John Ellerton Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #213 (1970) First Line: "Welcome, happy morning!" age to age shall say Refrain First Line: Welcome happy morning! Lyrics: 1 "Welcome, happy morning!" age to age shall say,
"Hell today is vanquished! Heaven is won to-day!"
Lo! The dead is living, God forevermore,
Him, their true Creator, all His works adore;
Refrain:
"Welcome, happy morning!" age to age shall say"
"Hell today is vanquished! Heaven is won today!"
2 Earth her joy confesses, clothing her for spring,
All fresh gifts returned with her returning King:
Bloom in every meadow, leaves on every bough,
Speak His sorrows ended, hail His triumph now: [Refrain]
3 Maker and Redeemer, life and health to all,
Thou from heaven beholding human nature's fall,
Of th'eteranl Father true and only Son,
Manhood to deliver, manhood didst put on: [Refrain]
4 Thou, of life the author, death didst undergo,
Tread the path of darkness, saving strength to show;
Come then, True and Faithful, now fulfill Thy word;
'Tis Thine own third morning; rise, O buried Lord! [Refrain]
Topics: Resurrection and Reign Languages: English Tune Title: [Welcome, happy morning, age to age shall say]
Welcome, Happy Morning!