Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #261a (1899) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Christ Resurrection of; Christ Pledge of our Resurrection 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 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia.
Fought the fight, the battle won; Alleluia.
Lo, the Sun's eclipse is o'er, Alleluia.
Lo, He sets in blood no more! Alleluia.
3 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal; Alleluia.
Christ hath burst the gates of hell! Alleluia.
Death in vain forbids His rise; Alleluia.
Christ hath opened Paradise. Alleluia.
4 Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia.
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia.
Dying once, He all doth save: Alleluia.
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia.
5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven! Alleluia.
Praise to Thee by both be given! Alleluia.
Thee we greet, triumphant now! Alleluia.
Hail, the Resurrection Thou! Alleluia.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: EASTER HYMN
"Christ, the Lord, is risen today"