Author: George R. Woodward. 1848-1934 Hymnal: The Hymnal 1982 #192 (1985) Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Lyrics: 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 is Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen, arisen.
2. Death's flood hath lost its chill,
since Jesus crossed the river:
Lord of all life, from ill
my passing life deliver. [Refrain]
3. My flesh in hope shall rest,
and for a season slumber,
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number. [Refrain]
Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: VRUECTEN
This joyful Eastertide