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Text:Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Author (vs. 4):Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:EASTER HYMN

425. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav'nly 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!

4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
One true God by all confessed, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Spirit blest. Alleluia!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Author (vs. 4): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Vs. 1: Latin, 14th cent.; para in Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; Vs. 2-3: The Compleat Psalmodist, ca. 1750, alt.
Tune Information
Name: EASTER HYMN
Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
Key: C Major
Source: Later from of melody: Lyra Davidica, 1708



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