The Church Hymnal ‎#115

115. At the Lamb's high feast we sing

1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who hath wash'd us in the tide
Flowing from His pierced side;
Praise we Him, Whose love divine
Gives His sacred blood for wine,
Gives His body for the feast,
Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest.

2 Where the Paschal blood is poured,
Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;
Israel's hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Praise we Christ, Whose blood was shed,
Paschal Victim, Paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above.

3 Mighty Victim from the sky
Hell's fierce powers beneath Thee lie;
Thou hast conquered in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light:
Now no more can death appal,
Now no more the grave enthral;
Thou hast opened Paradise,
And in Thee Thy saints shall rise.

4 Easter triumph, Easter joy,
Sin alone can this destroy;
From sin's power do Thou set free
Souls new-born, O Lord, in Thee.
Hymns of glory and of praise,
Risen Lord, to Thee we raise;
Holy Father, praise to Thee,
With the Spirit, ever be.

Text Information

• First Line: At the Lamb's high feast we sing
• Latin Title: Latin
• Translator: R. Campbell
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: Lent: Eastertide

Tune Information

• Name: SALZBURG
• Composer: J. Rosenmuller
• Meter: 7.7.7.7. D.
• Key: D Major