Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #457 (1986) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Worship (3rd ed.) Lyrics: 1 That Easter day with joy was bright,
The sun shone out with fairer light,
When to their longing eyes restored,
The apostles saw their risen Lord.
2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
His wounded hands and feet he showed;
Those scars their solemn witness gave
That Christ was risen from the grave.
3 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Who with your grace our hearts possess
That we may give you all our days
The willing tribute of our praise.
4 O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Eastertide;
From ev'ry weapon death can wield
Your own redeemed for ever shield.
5 All praise, to you, O risen Lord,
Now both by heaven and earth adored;
To God the Father equal praise,
And Spirit blest, our songs we raise.
Topics: Easter; Easter Vigil ; Easter; Easter Season; Children's Hymns; Jesus Christ; Petition; Praise; Victory over Sin and Death; Canons Scripture: John 20 Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright