The Covenant Hymnal ‎#250

250. This Joyful Eastertide

Text Information

• First Line: This joyful Eastertide
• Title: This Joyful Eastertide
• Author: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Refrain First Line: Had Christ, who once was slain
• Meter: 6.7.6.7. with refrain
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:12-20
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
• Topic: Easter: Resurrection; Liberation; Victory in Conflict

Tune Information

• Name: VRUECHTEN
• Arranger: A. Royce Eckhardt, 1937-
• Meter: 6.7.6.7. with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Dutch melody, David's Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1685
• Copyright: © 1972, 1996 Covenant Publications