Hymns for the Living Church ‎#168

168. The Day of Resurrection

1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
The Passover of gladness,
The Passover of God.
From death to life eternal,
From earth unto the sky,
Our Christ hath brought us over
With hymns of victory.

2 Our hearts be pure from evil,
That we may see aright
The Lord in rays eternal
Of resurrection light;
And, list'ning to His accents,
May hear, so calm and plain,
His own "All hail!" and, hearing,
May raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heav'ns be joyful!
Let earth her song begin!
The world resound in triumph,
And all that is therein;
Let all things seen and unseen
Their notes of gladness blend;
For Christ the Lord hath risen,
Our joy that hath no end.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of resurrection!
• Title: The Day of Resurrection
• Translator: John M. Neale (1862)
• Author: John of Damascus, 8th century
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:9
  ;
  Luke 22:15-16
  ;
  Luke 24:32
  ;
  Luke 24:36
  ;
  John 14:19
  ;
  John 20:19
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:20
• Topic: Christ: Resurrection; Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart (1835)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: D♭ Major