197. The day of resurrection!

1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
The Passover of gladness,
The Passover of God.
From death to life eternal,
From this world to the sky,
Our Christ hath brought us over
With hymns of victory.

2 Our hearts be pure from evil,
That we may see aright
The Lord in rays eternal
Of resurrection-light;
And, listening to his accents,
May hear, so calm and plain,
His own "All hail!" and hearing,
May raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heav'ns be joyful,
Let earth her song begin;
Let the round world keep triumph,
And all that is therein;
Invisible and visible,
Their notes let all things blend,
For Christ the Lord hath risen,
Our Joy that hath no end.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: The day of resurrection!
Translator: John Mason Neale (1862, st. 1, line 1, alt.)
Author: John of Damascus, 8th century
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture:
Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Resurrection; Passover (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LANCASHIRE
Composer: Henry Smart (1836)
Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
Key: D Major



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