Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#134

134. 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, listening to His accents,
May hear so calm and plain
His own "All hail," and, hearing,
May raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heavens be joyful,
Let earth her song begin,
The round world keep high triumph,
And all that is therein;
Let all things seen and unseen
Their notes of gladness blend,
For Christ the Lord is risen,
Our Joy that hath no end.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of resurrection!
• Translator: Dr. J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Author: John of Damascus, 8th century
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Resurrection of; The Son: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: ROTTERDAM
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Berthold Tours, 1836-1897