Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 1,185 hymnals Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav'ns, and earth reply: Alleluia!
2 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
3 Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia!
Praise Him, all ye heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Easter; Christian Year Easter; Faith; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Joy; Praise; Redemption; Struggle; Thanksgiving Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today