Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#183

183. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

1 Jesus Christ is ris'n 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 heav'nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now he reigns above as King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
Praise him, all ye heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Author (vs. 4): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2019
• Topic: Seasonal Music: Easter
• Source: Vs. 1: Latin, 14th cent.; Para.: Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; Vs. 2-3: The Compleat Psalmodist, ca. 1750, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Lyra Davidica, 1708 (latter form of melody)