Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#94b

94b. 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 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Do thou our inmost hearts possess;
And we to thee will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise. A-men.

3 Jesus, who art the Lord of all,
In this our Easter festival,
From every weapon death can wield,
Thine own redeemed, thy people, shield!

4 All praise, O risen Lord, we give
To thee, who, dead, again dost live;
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: That Easter Day with joy was bright
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter
• Source: Latin hymn, IV or V cent.

Tune Information

• Name: CLARO PASCHALI GAUDIO
• Key: G Major
• Source: Plainsong, Mode VIII