Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); St John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #216 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
the Passover of gladness,
the Passover of God;
from death to life eternal,
from earth unto the sky,
our God hath 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,
and earth her song begin,
the round world keep high triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord is risen,
our joy that hath no end. Topics: Church Year Easter; Easter; Joy; Music and Song; Purity Of Heart; Victory Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE
The day of resurrection!