Author: Abram Bowman Kolb (1862-1925) Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #802 (1972) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Hail Him! Hail Him! Lyrics: 1 Christ who left His home in glory,
And upon the cross was slain,
Now is ris’n! Oh, tell the story,
That the Saviour lives again.
Refrain:
Hail Him! Hail Him!
Tell the story;
Hail! all hail!
Jesus lives forevermore.
2 While the world in peace was sleeping,
Early on that Easter day,
Came the faithful women, weeping,
But the stone was rolled away. [Refrain]
3 Christ, our loving Mediator,
Now with God for you and me
Intercedes, and our Creator
Hears and answers ev'ry plea. [Refrain] Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Jesus Christ Resurrection of Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST IS RISEN
Christ Who Left His Home in Glory