

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #318 (1989) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Jesus Christ; Joy; Opening Hymns; Social Concerns First Line: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Lyrics: 1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing.
His cross stands empty to the sky.
Let streets and homes with praises ring.
His love in death shall never die.
2 Christ is alive! No longer bound
to distant years in Palestine,
he comes to claim the here and now
and dwell in every place and time.
3 Not throned afar, remotely high,
untouched, unmoved by human pains,
but daily, in the midst of life,
our Savior in the Godhead reigns.
4 In every insult, rift, and war,
where color, scorn, or wealth divide,
he suffers still, yet loves the more,
and lives, though ever crucified.
5 Christ is alive, and comes to bring
good news to this and every age,
till earth and all creation ring
with joy, with justice, love, and praise. Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO
Christ is Alive