239. Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!
Text Information |
First Line: |
Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! |
Title: |
Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! |
Author: |
Cyril A. Alington (1931, alt.) |
Meter: |
8.8.8 with alleluias |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Year: Easter Vigil; Christian Year: Resurrection/Easter; Christian Year: Reign of Christ; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Christian Year: Easter (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1958, ren. 1986 Hymns Ancient & Modern (admin. Hope Publishing Company) |
ONE LICENSE: |
08977 |
Text Information:This 20th-century Easter text is both a song of encouragement (stanzas 1–3 directed to the congregation) and a song of praise (stanza 4 addressed to the risen Christ), all ending with joyous alleluias. It was written specifically for the dancelike 17th-century tune found here.