Lutheran Worship ‎#127

127. 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, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today
• Title: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (st. 4)
• Meter: 77 77 and alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Easter
• Source: Latin carol, 14th cent., sts. 1-3

Tune Information

• Name: EASTER HYMN
• Meter: 77 77 and alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Lyra Davidica, London, 1708