Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#85

85. Jesus Christ today is risen

1 Jesus Christ to-day is risen,
And o'er death triumphant reigns;
He has burst the grave's strong prison,
Leading sin herself in chains.
Kyrie eleison.

2 For our sin the sinless Savior
Bare the heavy wrath of God;
Reconciling us, that favor
Might be shown us through His blood.
Kyrie eleison.

3 In His hands He hath forever
Grace and life, and sin and death;
Christ His people can deliver,
All who come to Him in faith.
Kyrie eleison.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ today is risen
• Author: Dr. Martin Luther (1521)
• Translator: Richard Massie (1854)
• Meter: No. 44
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter
• Notes: Now Public Domain. From the German text: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland

Tune Information

• Name: BATTY (Ringe recht wenn Gottes Gnade)
• Harmonizer: W. H. Monk
• Adapter: John H. Spielman (1881)
• Meter: No. 44
• Key: G Major
• Source: Herrnhuter Chroal Buch, 1735
• Notes: Public Domain.