Chalice Hymnal ‎#229

229. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

1 That Easter day with joy was bright,
the sun shone out with fairer light,
when, to their longing eyes restored,
the glad apostles saw their Lord.

2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
his wounded hands and feet he showed;
those scars their solemn witness gave
that Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, strong in gentleness,
come now yourself, our hearts possess,
that we may give thee all our days
the tribute of our grateful praise.

4 Come, risen Christ, with us abide
in this our joyful Eastertide;
your own redeemed forever shield
from every weapon death can wield.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Translator: John M. Neale (1852, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year: Easter; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Presence; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Joy
• Source: Latin hymn (5th century)

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Harmonizer: George W. Woodward (1904)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Trier manuscript (15th century)