Christ in Song ‎#443

443. By Thee We Rise

1 Christ is ris'n, our Lord and King,
Let the whole creation sing;
Raise your joys and triumphs high;
Sing, ye heav'ns, let earth reply.

2 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal,
Christ the mighty, to conceal;
Death in vain forbids him rise,
He hath opened paradise.

3 Lead us, Lord, where thou hast led,
Thou, our High, exalted Head;
Made like thee, by thee we rise;
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is ris'n, our Lord and King
• Title: By Thee We Rise
• Author: C. Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Special Occasions: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: G Major
• Source: German Chorale