Ancient and Modern ‎#219

219. This joyful Eastertide

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 hath Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen, arisen.

2 My flesh in hope shall rest,
and for a season slumber:
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number: [Refrain]

3 Death's flood hath lost its chill,
since Jesus crossed the river:
Lover of souls, from ill
my passing soul deliver: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: This joyful Eastertide
• Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934) (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Had Christ, that once was slain
• Meter: 67 67 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 20:10-18
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:12-20
• Topic: Church Year: Easter; Easter; Future hope; Joy; The Third Sunday of Easter: Year A
• Notes: 'Arisen' is sung three times.

Tune Information

• Name: VRUECHTEN
• Harmonizer: Charles Wood (1866-1926)
• Meter: 67 67 and refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody from David's Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1685