Ancient and Modern ‎#216

216. 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 earth unto the sky,
our God 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 heavens be joyful,
and earth her song begin,
the round world keep high triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord is risen,
our joy that hath no end.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of resurrection!
• Greek Title: Άναστάσεος ήμέρα
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) (alt.)
• Author: St John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:1-10
  ;
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
• Topic: Church Year: Easter; Easter; Joy; Music and Song; Purity Of Heart; Victory

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: A Major
• Source: German melody, 18th century, as adapted in Gesangbuch, Mainz, 1833, and harmonised in Gesangbuch, St Gallen, 1863; altered by Compilers of English Hymnal, 1906