Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #231 (1995) Meter: 6.7.6.7 D Lyrics: 1 Because you live, O Christ,
the garden of the world has come to flower,
the shadows of the tomb
are flooded with your resurrection power.
The stone has rolled away and death cannot imprison!
O sing this Easter Day, for Jesus Christ has risen,
has risen, has risen, has risen!
2 Because you live, O Christ,
the spirit bird of hope is freed for flying,
our cages of despair
no longer keep us closed and life-denying.
The stone has rolled away and death cannot imprison!
O sing this Easter Day, for Jesus Christ has risen,
has risen, has risen, has risen!
3 Because you live, O Christ,
the rainbow of your peace will span creation,
the colors of your love
will draw all humankind to adoration.
The stone has rolled away and death cannot imprison!
O sing this Easter Day, for Jesus Christ has risen,
has risen, has risen, has risen! Topics: Easter Scripture: Luke 24:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: VRUECHTEN
Because You Live, O Christ