Voices Together ‎#358

358. Christ Is Arisen

Christ is arisen
from death’s bitter prison.
We now rejoice with gladness;
Christ will end all sadness.
Christe eleison.*
All the world had ended
had Jesus not ascended
from the grave triumphantly.
For this, Lord Christ, we honor thee.
Christe eleison.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
We now rejoice with gladness;
Christ will end all sadness.
Christe eleison.

*Translation: Christ, have mercy.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is arisen
• Title: Christ Is Arisen
• Translator: F. W. Herzberger
• Meter: Irregular
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:1-10
  ;
  Mark 16:1-8
  ;
  Luke 24:1-12
  ;
  John 20:1-10
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:12-28
• Topic: Confessing Faith; Death and Eternal Life; Funeral / Memorial Service; Heritage: Before 1500; Praise
• Source: Victimae Paschali (present-day Germany), ca. 11th c.; “Christ ist erstanden von der Marter alle,” 12th c.; trans. F. W. Herzberger (USA), Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services, 1911, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: d minor or modal
• Source: German traditional, 12th c.; Das Klugsche Gesangbuch (Wittenberg, present-day Germany), 1529