O joyous Easter morning
That saw the Lord arise!
O bright and happy morning!
The clouds have left the skies.
O gladsome Ester morning!
Christ is the Victor King!
Then let us all with gladness
Our thankful praises sing.
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FAITHFUL is an adaptation of a tune from Johann S. Bach's (PHH 7) well-known aria "Mein gläubiges Herze" ("My heart ever faithful"), found in his Cantata 68. The tune's title is derived from the English translation of the aria's opening words.
A charming tune, FAITHFUL consists of repetitions and v…
Display Title: O Joyous Easter MorningFirst Line: O joyous Easter morningTune Title: KIRKLARELIAuthor: AnonymousMeter: 76.76 DSource: Carols New and Carols Old by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston: Parish Choir, 1916)