One and All Rejoice ‎#221

221. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

1 That Easter day with joy was bright:
The sun shone out with fairer light
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The_apostles saw their risen Lord!

2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
His wounded hands and feet He showed;
Those scars their solemn witness gave
That Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
With constant love our hearts possess
That we may give You all our days
The tribute of our grateful praise.

4 O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Eastertide;
From ev’ry weapon death can wield
Your own redeemed forever shield.

5 All praise to you, O risen Lord,
Now both by heav’n and earth adored;
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Spirit, now we raise!

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
• Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
• Translator (alt.): John Mason Neale, 1818–66
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2020
• Topic: Easter
• Source: Claro paschali gaudio; Latin, 5th cent.
• Copyright: Public domain

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS
• Composer (adapt.): Michael Praetorius, 1571–1621
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public domain