Author: George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1848-1934 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #680 (2000) Meter: 6.7.6.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Had Christ, that once was slain Lyrics: 1 This joyful Eastertide,
away with sin and sorrow.
My love, the Crucified,
hath sprung to life this morrow.
Refrain:
Had Christ, that once was slain,
ne'er burst his three-day prison,
our faith had been in vain:
but now hath Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen, arisen.
2 My flesh in hope shall rest,
and for a season slumber;
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number. [Refrain]
3 Death's flood hath lost its chill,
since Jesus crossed the river:
lover of souls, from ill
my passing soul deliver. [Refrain] Topics: Easter; Year A Easter 2; Years A, B, and C Easter Vigil Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14 Languages: English Tune Title: THIS JOYFUL EASTERTIDE (VREUCHTEN)
This joyful Eastertide