Chalice Hymnal ‎#228

228. The Day of Resurrection!

1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
the Passover of gladness,
the Passover of God.
From death to life eternal,
from sin's dominion free,
our Christ has 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
the voice of Christ, and hearing,
may raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heavens be joyful!
Let earth its song begin!
The world resound in triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes in gladness blend;
for Christ the Lord has risen,
our joy that has no end.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of resurrection
• Title: The Day of Resurrection!
• Author: John of Damascus, 8th century
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1862, alt.)
• Meter: 76.76D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year: Easter; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Joy
• Notes: Suggested tune: LANCASHIRE

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