Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#9

9. Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven and voices raise

1 Alleluia, alleluia,
hearts to heaven and voices raise:
sing to God a hymn of gladness,
sing to God a hymn of praise:
he who on the cross a victim,
for the world's salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,
now is risen from the dead.

2 Christ is risen, Christ the first-fruits
of the holy harvest field,
which will all its full abundance
at his second coming yield;
then the golden ears of harvest
will their heads before him wave,
ripened by his glorious sunshine,
from the furrows of the grave.

3 Christ is risen, we are risen;
shed upon us heav'nly grace,
rain, and dew, and gleams of glory
from the brightness of thy face;
that we, with our hearts in heaven,
here on earth may fruitful be,
and by angel-hands be gathered,
and be ever, Lord, with thee.

4 Alleluia, alleluia,
glory be to God on high;
alleluias to the Saviour,
who has gained the victory;
alleluia to the Spirit,
fount of love and sanctity;
alleluia, alleluia,
to the Triune Majesty.

Text Information

• First Line: Alleluia, alleluia
• Title: Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven and voices raise
• Author: Christopher Wordsworth, 1807-1885
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:20
  ;
  Luke 2:14
  ;
  Matthew 13:39
• Topic: Baptism; Easter; Redemption and Salvation; Year C: Easter Day

Tune Information

• Name: LUX EOI
• Composer: Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: C Major