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250. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation hath procured: Alleluia!
now above the sky he’s king, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!

4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as God's love, Alleluia!
praise him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today
Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Author (stanza 4): Charles Wesley (1740)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Cross of Christ; Easter Season; Redemption
Source: Latin hymn, 14th C.; trans. from Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.
Tune Information
Name: LLANFAIR
Composer: Robert Williams (1817)
Meter: 7.7.7.7.Alleluias
Key: F Major



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