African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#161

161. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

2 Hymns of praise then let us sing: Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

3 Sing we to our God above: Alleluia!
Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia!
Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Author (st. 3): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 77.77. with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:20
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Jesus: Resurrection
• Source: St. 1: Latin, 14th century; St. 1, tr.: Lyra Davidica, 1708; St. 2: John Arnold's Compleat Psalmist

Tune Information

• Name: LLANFAIR
• Composer: Robert Williams, c. 1781-1821
• Harmonizer: John Roberts, 1822-1877
• Meter: 77.77. with Alleluias
• Key: F Major or modal