Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#352

352. 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 above the sky He's 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
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Latin Title: Surrexit Christus hodie
• Author (st. 4): C. Wesley, 1707-88
• Meter: 77 77 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Resurrection
• Source: Latin hymn, 14th cent., sts 1-3; Lyra Davidica, 1708 (tr. sts. 1-3, alt.)

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 77 77 with Alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Lyra Davidica, London, 1708, alt.