The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#121

121. 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.

2 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Do all our inmost hearts possess
And we to You will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise.

3 From every weapon death can wield,
Your own redeemed forever shield.
O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Eastertide.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1852; alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:9
  ;
  Matthew 28:16-17
  ;
  Luke 22:30-31
• Source: Latin hymn, 5th century

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Harmonizer: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1910)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Trier ms., 15th century