Author: George R. Woodward Hymnal: With Heart and Voice #102 (1989) Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Incipit: 51234 55654 65432 Refrain First Line: Had Christ, who once was slain Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide,
away with sin and sadness!
Our Lord, the crucified,
has filled our hearts with gladness.
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
not burst his three-day prison,
our faith would be in vain.
But now has Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen,
but now Christ has arisen.
2 My being shall rejoice
secure within God's keeping,
until the trumpet voice
shall wake us from our sleeping. [Refrain]
3 Death's waters lost their chill
when Jesus crossed the river.
His love shall reach me still;
his mercy is forever. [Refrain]
Topics: The Church Year Easter and Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: VRUCHTEN
This Joyful Eastertide