Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d. 1048; Jane E. Leeson, 1809-1881 Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #461 (1986) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today;
Christians, haste your vows to pay;
Make your joy and praises known
At the Paschal Victim's throne.
For the sheep the Lamb has bled,
Sinless in the sinner's stead.
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives no more to die.
2 Christ, the victim undefiled,
God and sinners reconciled;
When in fierce and bloody strife
Met together death and life;
Christians, on this happy day
Raise your hearts with joy and say:
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives, no more to die.
3 Hallowed, chosen dawn of praise,
Easter, queen of all our days:
Zion's children now come forth:
East to west and south to north.
Let the people praise you, Lord,
Be, by all that is, adored:
Let the nations shout and sing;
Glory to their Paschal King.
4 Christ, who once for sinners bled,
Now the first-born from the dead,
Throned in endless might and pow'r,
Lives and reigns for evermore.
Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, unto you we raise:
Risen Lord, we now adore,
With the Spirit evermore. Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter; Easter Season; Funeral; Heaven; Jesus Christ; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Reconciliation; Redemption; Victory over Sin and Death Scripture: Matthew 28:6-9 Languages: English Tune Title: VICTIMAE PASCHALI
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today