157 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today,
Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day,
Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross,
Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss.
Alleluia!
2 Hymns of praise then let us sing,
Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav'nly King,
Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave,
Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save.
Alleluia!
3 But the pains which he endured,
Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured.
Alleluia!
Now above the sky he's King,
Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing.
Alleluia!
4 Sing we to our God above,
Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love.
Alleluia!
Praise him, all you heav'nly host,
Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia!
Text Information
- Author
- Latin hymn, 14th century, st. 1-3; Charles Wesley, 1707-88, st. 4; tr. Lyra Davidica, London, 1708, st. 1-3, alt.
- Translator
- Lyra Davidica, London, 1708, st. 1-3, alt.
Tune Information
- Name
- EASTER HYMN
- Meter
- 77 77 with Alleluias
- Source
- Lyra Davidica, London, 1708, alt.; Desc. Hymns Ancient and Modern, London, 1955