449. This Joyful Eastertide

1 This joyful Eastertide
away with sin and sorrow!
My love, the Crucified,
has sprung to life this morrow.

Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
not burst his three-day prison,
our faith had been in vain:
but now hath Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen;
but now has Christ arisen!

2 Death's flood has lost its chill
since Jesus crossed the river.
Lover of souls, from ill
my passing soul deliver. [Refrain]

3 My flesh in hope shall rest
and for a season slumber
till trump from east to west
shall wake the dead in number. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: This joyful Eastertide
Title: This Joyful Eastertide
Author: George R. Woodward, 1848-1934
Refrain First Line: Had Christ, who once was slain
Meter: 67 67 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Easter
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: VRUECHTEN
Arranger: Dale Grotenhuis, 1931-2012 (alt.)
Meter: 67 67 with refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Source: David's Psalmen, Amsterdam, 1684
Copyright: Setting © 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources



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