The Worshiping Church ‎#247

247. 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 sin's dominion free,
our Christ has 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 its song begin!
The world resound in triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend;
for Christ the Lord has risen,
our Joy that has no end!

Text Information

• First Line: The day of resurrection
• Title: The Day of Resurrection
• Author: John of Damascus, 8th C.
• Translator: John M. Neale (1862)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Exodus 15:1
  ;
  Matthew 5:8
  ;
  Matthew 28:9
  ;
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
• Topic: Easter Season; Jesus Christ: Presence of; Jesus Christ: Final Victory

Tune Information

• Name: LANCASHIRE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart (1836)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: D♭ Major