The Hymnal 1982 ‎#192

192. 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 is Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen, arisen.

2. Death's flood hath lost its chill,
since Jesus crossed the river:
Lord of all life, from ill
my passing life deliver. [Refrain]

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

Text Information

• First Line: This joyful Eastertide
• Author: George R. Woodward. 1848-1934 (alt.)
• Meter: 67. 67 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: VRUECTEN
• Harmonizer: Charles Wood, 1866-1926
• Meter: 67. 67 with Refrain
• Key: E♭ Major