Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#154

154. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

1 That Easter day with joy was bright;
The sun shone out with fairer light,
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The apostles saw their risen Lord!
Alleluia!

2 O Jesus, king of gentleness,
With constant love our hearts possess;
To you our lips will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise.
Alleluia!

3 O Christ, you are the Lord of all
In this our Easter festival,
For you will be our strength and shield
From ev'ry weapon death can wield.
Alleluia!

4 All praise, O risen Lord, we give
To you, once dead, but now alive!
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise!
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 884
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Easter; Easter 2
• Source: Latin hymn, 4th or 5th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: ERSCHIENEN ISTS DER HERRLICH TAG
• Composer: Nikolaus Herman, c. 1480-1561
• Meter: 88 884
• Key: d minor
• Copyright: Setting © 1969 Concordia Publishing House