Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #105 (1990) Meter: Irregular Refrain First Line: The stone has rolled away Lyrics:
1 Because you live, O Christ,
The garden of the world has come to flower;
The darkness of the tomb
Is flooded with your resurrection power.
Refrain:
The stone has rolled away
And death cannot imprison!
O sing this Easter Day,
For Jesus Christ has risen,
has risen, has risen, has risen!
2 Because you live, O Christ,
The spirit bird of hope is freed for flying,
Our cages of despair
No longer keep us closed and life-denying. (Refrain)
3 Because you live, O Christ,
The rainbow of Your peace will span creation,
The colors of Your love
Will draw all humankind to adoration. (Refrain)
Scripture: Luke 24:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: VRUECHTEN
Because You Live, O Christ