JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY
"He has risen, just as He said.'" Matthew 28:6
Words: 14th Century Bohemian Latin carol. Stanza 1, translated in Lyra
Davidica, 1708; stanza 2 from John Arnold's Complete Psalmist, 1749;
stanza 3, Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.
Music: "Llanfair," Robert Williams, 1817; harmony by John Roberts, 1837
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia!
Praise Him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.