The Church Hymnal ‎#121

121. Joy dawned again on Easter-Day

1 Joy dawned again on Easter-Day,
The sun shone out with fairer ray,
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The Apostles saw their risen Lord.

2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
His wounded hands and feet He showed:
Those scars their silent witness gave
That Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Do Thou our inmost hearts possess;
And we to Thee will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise.

4 Jesus, who art the Lord of all,
In this our Easter festival,
From every weapon death can wield
Thine own redeemed, Thy people, shield.

5 All praise, O risen Lord, we give
To Thee, Who, dead, again dost live;
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise.

Text Information

• First Line: Joy dawned again on Easter-Day
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Lent: Eastertide

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Composer: M. Praetorius
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major