
Author: Rev. Charles Wesley Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #359 (1934) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluia Topics: Deliverance from Death; Heaven; Christ as King; Christ as Mediator; Praise for Blessings; Praise for God's Works; Rédemption; Resurrection of Christ; Resurrection Of The Body; Victory First Line: "Christ the Lord is risen to-day," Alleluia Lyrics: 1 "Christ the Lord is risen today," Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say; Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. Alleluia!
2 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once He died, our souls to save; Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
3 Love's redeeming work is done; Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won; Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise; Alleluia!
Christ has opened Paradise. Alleluia!
4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise; Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Languages: English Tune Title: EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord is Risen To-Day