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Text:Jesus Christ is risen today
Adapter:unknown (eighteenth century)
Author:anonymous, fourteenth-century
Tune:EASTER HYMN
Arranger:W. H. Monk (1823-1889)
Composer (descant):John Barnard (born 1948)

155. Jesus Christ is risen today

1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia,
our triumphant holy day; alleluia,
who did once upon the cross, alleluia,
suffer to redeem our loss. alleluia!

2 Hymns of joy then let us sing, Alleluia,
praising 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!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today
Adapter: unknown (eighteenth century)
Author: anonymous, fourteenth-century
Meter: 7 7 7 7 and Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God, Saviour: Risen and Victorious; Easter: The Resurrection of Christ; Easter 3: The Resurrection and the Life
Tune Information
Name: EASTER HYMN
Arranger: W. H. Monk (1823-1889)
Composer (descant): John Barnard (born 1948)
Meter: 7 7 7 7 and Alleluias
Key: C Major
Source: Lyra Davidica 1708
Copyright: desc. © John Barnard



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