Author: Peter Abelard (1079-1142); Alan Gaunt (1935-) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 First Line: Truly, he comes to us: darkness is ended Lyrics: 1 Truly, he comes to us: darkness is ended;
now night is over, his light is ascended:
ultimate sunrise, that floods all creation,
bringing his secret from death's desolation.
2 Night has made way for the great proclamation,
morning has broken, with songs of elation;
Christ comes in light from the depths of his prison,
death is abandoned, and Jesus is risen.
3 Stripped of the grave-clothes, the body now glorious,
rises immortal, for ever victorious;
come to fulfil all the prophets have spoken;
promise of life that will never be broken.
4 Weeping is over, and death is defeated,
life is recovered and joy is completed.
Guards, at the sepulchre, scatter before him;
Jesus is risen and angels adore him.
5 Highest, Most Holy, once lost and forsaken:
now, from the sleep of the dead you awaken;
angels appear at the tomb with the story:
"He is not here, but is risen in glory."
6 Give God the glory and glad adoration,
from whom and through whom and in whom, creation
looks for the joy which, in Christ, we inherit:
praising the Father, the Son and the Spirit! Topics: Easter (season); Ascension and Exaltation Used With Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA
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