Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 493 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen to-day, 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 that he endured Alleluia,
our salvation have procured; Alleluia,
now above the sky he's King, Alleluia,
where the angels ever sing Alleluia. Topics: Easter; Easter Day Year A; Easter Day Year B; Easter Day Year C Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN Text Sources: Lyra Davidica, 1708 and others
Jesus Christ is risen to-day, Alleluia