Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#361

361. 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 Easter-tide;
from ev'ry weapon death can wield
thine own redeemed forever shield.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  John 20:1-29
• Topic: Christ: As Conqueror; Christ: Resurrection of; Joy
• Source: Early medieval latin hymn; Tr.: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Arranger: George R. Woodward (1910)
• Meter: L.M>
• Key: D Major