Christian Worship ‎#449

449. This Joyful Eastertide

1 This joyful Eastertide
away with sin and sorrow!
My love, the Crucified,
has sprung to life this morrow.

Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
not burst his three-day prison,
our faith had been in vain:
but now has Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen;
but now has Christ arisen!

2 Death's flood has lost its chill
since Jesus crossed the river.
Lover of souls, from ill
my passing soul deliver. [Refrain]

3 My flesh in hope shall rest
and for a season slumber
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: This joyful Eastertide
• Title: This Joyful Eastertide
• Author: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934
• Refrain First Line: Had Christ, who once was slain
• Meter: 67 67 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16:9-11
  ;
  Matthew 12:40
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:12-20
• Topic: Easter
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VRUECHTEN
• Arranger: Dale Grotenhuis, 1931-2012 (alt.)
• Meter: 67 67 with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: David's Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1684
• Copyright: Setting © 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources