Author: Venantius H. C. Fortunatus, ca. 530-609; John Ellerton Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 282 hymnals Refrain First Line: Welcome, happy morning Lyrics: 1 "Welcome, happy morning!"
age to age shall say:
hell today is vanquished;
heav'n is won today.
Lo! the Dead is living,
God forevermore!
Him, their true Creator,
all his works adore.
Refrain:
"Welcome, happy morning!"
age to age shall say:
hell today is vanquished,
heav'n is won today.
2 Maker and Redeemer,
life and health of all,
thou, from heav'n beholding
human nature's fall,
of the Father's Godhead
true and only Son,
manhood to deliver,
manhood didst put on. [Refrain]
3 Thou, of life the author,
death didst undergo,
tread the path of darkness,
saving strength to show;
come then, True and Faithful,
now fulfil thy word,
'tis thine own third morning;
rise, O buried Lord. [Refrain]
4 Loose the souls long prisoned,
bound with Satan's chain;
thine that now are fallen
raise to life again;
show thy face in brightness,
bid the nations see;
bring again our daylight;
day returns with thee. [Refrain]
Topics: Christ Creator; Christ Deity of; Christ Humanity of; Hell; Resurrection of Believers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Used With Tune: ST. ALBAN
Welcome, Happy Morning!