Gather Comprehensive ‎#445

445. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

1 That Easter day with joy was bright,
The sun shone out with fairer light,
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 solemn witness gave
That Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Who with your grace our hearts possess
That we may give you all our days
The willing tribute of our praise.

4 O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Eastertide;
From ev'ry weapon death can wield
Your own redeemed for ever shield.

5 All praise to you, O risen Lord,
Now both by heaven and earth adored;
to God the Father equal praise,
And Spirit blest, our songs we raise.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Latin Title: Claro paschali gaudio
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  John 20
• Source: Latin 5th C.

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major