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The day of resurrection

Author: John of Damascus, c.696-c.754; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 518 hymnals First Line: The day of resurrection—earth, tell it out abroad Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection– earth, tell it out abroad, the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our Christ hath brought us over with hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light, and, listening to his accents, may hear, so calm and plain, his own "All hail!" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful; let earth its song begin; let the round world keep triumph, and all that is therein; invisible and visible, their notes together blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end. Topics: Church Year Easter; Descants and Fauxbourdons; Joy; Recessionals Scripture: Luke 24:36 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE Text Sources: Greek

Christ is alive

Author: Brian A. Wren, 1936- Appears in 54 hymnals 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 In every insult, rift and war, Where colour, scorn or wealth divide, Christ suffers still, yet loves the more, and lives, where even hope has died. 4 Women and men, in age and youth, can feel the Spirit, hear the call, and find the life, the way, the truth, revealed in Jesus, freed for all. 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. Topics: Church Year Easter; Jesus Christ Way, Truth, Life; Joy; Justice; Praise; Processionals Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: TRURO

The strife is o'er, the battle done

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 496 hymnals Lyrics: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! 1 The strife is o’er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Hallelujah! 2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst, but Christ their legions has dispersed: let shouts of praise and joy outburst. Hallelujah! 3 The three sad days are quickly sped; Christ rises glorious from the dead: all glory to our risen Head! Hallelujah! 4 Lord, from your wounds God's blessings spring: free us, we pray, from deaths dread sting that we may live, and ever sing Hallelujah! Topics: Church Year Easter; Jesus Christ Head of Church Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, anonymous, c.1695

Thine be the glory

Author: Edmond L. Budry, 1854-1932; R. Birch Hoyle, 1875-1939 Meter: 10.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 110 hymnals First Line: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering son (Á toi la gloire, O Ressuscité!) Refrain First Line: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering sons Topics: Church Year Easter; Languages other than English Korean; Languages other than English French; Processionals Scripture: Matthew 28:2 Used With Tune: MACCABAEUS

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Author: Jean Tisserand, 14??-1494; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 191 hymnals First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing! Lyrics: Refrain: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 1 O sons and daughters, let us sing! The king of heaven, the glorious King, o'er death today rose triumphing. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 2 That Easter morn, at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 3 An angel clad in white they see, who sat, and spake unto the three, "Your Lord doth go to Galilee." Hallelujah, hallelujah! 4 That night the apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, "My peace be with all here." Hallelujah, hallelujah! 5 When Thomas first the tidings heard, how they had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 6 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see; my hands, my feet, I show to thee; not faithless, but believing be." Hallelujah, hallelujah! 7 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side. "Thou art my Lord and God," he cried. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 8 How blest are they that have not seen, and yet whose faith has constant been, for they eternal life shall win. Hallelujah, hallelujah! 9 On this most holy day of days, to God your hearts and voices raise in laud and jubilee and praise. Hallelujah, hallelujah! [Refrain] Topics: Church Year Easter; Faith; Jesus Christ Kingship / Reign Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE Text Sources: Latin

Hail the day that sees Christ rise

Author: Anonymous; Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Appears in 551 hymnals First Line: Hail the day that sees Christ rise, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Hail the day that sees Christ rise, hallelujah! to the throne in paradise; hallelujah! Christ the Lamb for sinners given, hallelujah! enters now the highest heaven. hallelujah! 2 Christ, for you high triumph waits, hallelujah! lift your heads, eternal gates; hallelujah! you have conquered death and sin: hallelujah! enter, Sovereign, enter in. hallelujah! 3 See the nail-marked hands above, hallelujah! signs of God's redeeming love; hallelujah! hark, Christ's words our hearts assure, hallelujah! "I will send a Comforter!" hallelujah! 4 Christ, for us still intercede; hallelujah! by your suffering for us plead; hallelujah! near yourself prepare a place, hallelujah! as the first-fruits of God's grace. hallelujah! 5 Now, though parted from our sight, hallelujah! in the depths of starry night, hallelujah! may God raise us up again. hallelujah! heirs of your eternal reign. hallelujah! Topics: Church Year Ascension/Reign of Christ; Jesus Christ Intercessor / High Priest; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 24:7 Used With Tune: LLANFAIR

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 742 hymnals First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is king (Chrétien, réjouis-toi!) Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King; your sovereign Lord adore; give thanks, O mortals, sing and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart; lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 2 For Christ the Saviour reigns, the God of truth and love; when Jesus purged our stains, he took his seat above. Lift up your heart; lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 3 His reign can never fail; he rules o'er earth and heaven: the keys of death and hell are to our Saviour given. Lift up your heart; lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 4 He sits at God's right hand till all his foes submit and bow to his command and fall beneath his feet. Lift up your heart; lift up your voice; rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 5 Rejoice in glorious hope, for Christ the judge shall come and take the faithful up to their eternal home: We soon shall hear the archangel's voice; the trump of God shall sound: rejoice. --- FRENCH - 1 Chrétien, réjouis-toi! tressaille d'allégresse, car ton Sauveur est roi: regarde à lui sans cesse. En son amour, chrétien, réjouis-toi, réjouis-toi toujours! 2 Exalte le Seigneur: il a sauvé ton âme! Dieu l'a comblé d'honneur après la croix infâme. En son amour, chrétien, réjouis-toi, réjouis-toi toujours! 3 Éclate en saints transports! Voici ton Dieu confie les portes de la mort au Prince de la vie. En son amour, chrétien, réjouis-toi, réjouis-toi toujours! 4 Espère, adore et crois! Jésus seul est le Maître. Au loin déjà je vois sa gloire enfin paraître. En son amour, chrétien, réjouis-toi, réjouis-toi toujours! 5 Christ règne dans le ciel au sein de la lumière, et son règne éternel bientôt viendra sur terre. En son amour, chrétien, réjouis-toi, réjouis-toi toujours! Topics: Church Year Ascension/Reign of Christ; Descants and Fauxbourdons; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; Judgement; Languages other than English French Scripture: Matthew 25:21 Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH

Your kingdom come, O God

Author: Lewis Hensley, 1824-1905 Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 129 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Your kingdom come, O God! Your rule, O Christ, begin; break with your iron rod the tyrannies of sin. 2 Where is your reign of peace and purity and love? When shall all hatred cease as in the realms above? 3 When comes the promised time, the end of strife and war, when lust, oppression, crime and greed shall be no more? 4 O Lord our God, arise and come in your great might! Revive our longing eyes which languish for your sight. 5 Some scorn your sacred name, and wolves devour your fold; by many deeds of shame we learn that love grows cold. 6 On nations near or far thick darkness gathers yet: arise, O Morning Star, arise and never set! Topics: Church Year Ascension/Reign of Christ; Peace; Social Concerns / Social Justice Scripture: Psalm 2:9 Used With Tune: ST. CECILIA

The head that once was crowned with thorns

Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1854/5 Appears in 512 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The head that once was crowned with thorns is crowned with glory now; a royal diadem adorns the mighty victor's brow. 2 The highest place that heaven affords is his, is his by right, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, and heaven's eternal Light; 3 The joy of all who dwell above, the joy of all below to whom he manifests his love and grants his name to know. 4 To them the cross, with all its shame, with all its grace, is given, their name an everlasting name, their joy the joy of heaven. 5 They suffer with the Lord below; they reign with him above, their profit and their joy to know the mystery of his love. 6 The cross he bore is life and health, though shame and death to him, his people's hope, his people's wealth, their everlasting theme. Topics: Church Year Ascension/Reign of Christ; Cross; Joy Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Used With Tune: ST. MAGNUS

Crown him with many crowns

Author: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1893; Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Appears in 798 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon the throne: hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died to be your Saviour and your matchless King through all eternity. 2 Crown him the Son of God, before the worlds began; let all who tread where he has trod, crown him the Son of Man, who every grief has known that wrings the human breast, and takes and bears them for his own, that all in him may rest. 3 Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. 4 Crown him the Lord of peace whose kingdom is at hand; from pole to pole let warfare cease and Christ rule every land! A city stands on high; Christ's glory it displays, and there the nations "Holy" cry in joyful hymns of praise. 5 Crown him the Lord of years, the Source, the End of time, Creator of the rolling spheres in majesty sublime. All hail, Redeemer, hail, for you have died for me; your praise shall never, never fail through all eternity! Topics: Church Year Ascension/Reign of Christ; Descants and Fauxbourdons; Funeral; Jesus Christ Son of Man; Jesus Christ Son of God; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Music / Singing / Song; Nations; Peace; Processionals Scripture: Isaiah 53:4 Used With Tune: DIADEMATA