Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#315

315. Jesus Christ is Risen Today

1 Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav'nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal, as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him, now his might confess, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Spirit blest. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
• Title: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
• Author (st. 4): Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:6-9
• Topic: Easter Vigil; Easter Season: Resurrection; Jesus Christ; Music; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Redemption; Salvation; Song; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration
• Source: st. 1, Surrexit Christus hodie, Latin, 14th C.; para. in Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt; sts. 2,3, The Compleat Psalmodist, c.1750, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 77 77 with alleluias
• Key: C Major