164. Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

1 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness;
God hath brought His people forth
Into joy from sadness.
Now rejoice, Jerusalem,
And with true affection
Welcome in unwearied strains
Jesus' resurrection.

2 'Tis the spring of souls today,
Christ hath burst His prison,
And from three days' sleep in death
As a sun hath risen.
All the winter of our sins,
Long and dark, is flying
From His light, to whom we give
Laud and praise undying.

3 "Alleluia!" now we cry
To our King Immortal,
Who, triumphant, burst the bars
Of the tomb's dark portal;
"Alleluia!" with the Son,
God the Father praising;
"Alleluia!" yet again
To the Spirit raising.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Title: Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
Translator: John M. Neale (1859)
Author: John of Damascus, 8th century
Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1974
Scripture: ;
Topic: Christ: Resurrection; Resurrection
Tune Information
Name: ST. KEVIN
Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1872)
Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
Key: F Major



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