Rejoice in the Lord ‎#313

313. 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,
th'apostles saw their risen Lord.

2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed,
his wounded hands and feet he showed;
those scars their solemn witness gave
that Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, king of gentleness,
do thou thyself our hearts possess,
that we may give thee all our days
the willing tribute of our praise.

4 O Lord of all, with us abide
in this, our joyful Eastertide;
from ev'ry weapon death can wield
thine own redeemed for ever shield.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  John 20:20
  ;
  John 20:27
• Source: Claro paschali gaudio, early medieval Latin hymn; Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861 (tr. by the compilers, slightly alt;d)

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: M. Praetorius (1609)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major