Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#413

413. 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,
his own 'All hail!' and, hearing,
may raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heavens be joyful
and earth her song begin,
the round world keep high 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!
• Greek Title: Άναστάσεως ήμέρα
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) (alt.)
• Author: John of Damascus (c. 675-c. 750)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
  ;
  Exodus 12
  ;
  Isaiah 44:23
  ;
  John 20:1-23
  ;
  Luke 24:1-10
  ;
  Luke 24:36
  ;
  Mark 16:1-9
  ;
  Matthew 28:1-10
  ;
  Psalm 118:24
  ;
  Psalm 150:6
  ;
  Revelation 1:18
  ;
  Romans 6:9
  ;
  Romans 6:14
• Topic: Christ Risen: Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: A Major
• Source: German melody, 18th century as adapted in Mainz Gesangbuch, 1833; harmonised St Gall Gesangbuch, 1863