94a. That Easter Day with joy was bright

1 That Easter Day with joy was bright,
The sun shone out with fairer light,
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The Apostles saw their risen Lord.

2 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Do thou our inmost hearts possess;
And we to thee will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise. A-men.

3 Jesus, who art the Lord of all,
In this our Easter festival,
From every weapon death can wield,
Thine own redeemed, thy people, shield!

4 All praise, O risen Lord, we give
To thee, who, dead, again dost live;
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Holy Ghost, we raise.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: That Easter Day with joy was bright
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Easter
Source: Latin hymn, IV or V cent.
Tune Information
Name: PUER NOBIS
Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571 - 1621
Harmonizer: George R. Woodward, 1848 - 1939
Meter: L. M.
Key: D Major
Source: Plainsong Melody
Copyright: Tune from The Cowley Carol Book (Mowbrays).



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