Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d. c. 1050; Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #369 (2006) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia!
Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia!
offer praise with love replete, Alleluia!
at the paschal victim's feet. Alleluia!
2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia!
sinless in the sinner's stead. Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!
now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!
3 Christ, the victim undefiled, Alleluia!
God and sinners reconciled, Alleluia!
when contending death and life, Alleluia!
met in strange and awesome strife. Alleluia!
4 Christians, on this holy day, Alleluia!
all your grateful homage pay; Alleluia!
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high; Alleluia!
now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia! Topics: Easter; Easter Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia!