Gather Comprehensive ‎#422

422. 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 heavenly 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, now his might confess, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Spirit blest. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Author (st. 4): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:6-9
• Source: Lyra Davica, 1708, alt. (para); Surrexit Christus hodie, Latin, 14th C. (st. 1); The Compleat Psalmodist, c. 1750, alt. (st. 2, 3)

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: C Major