361. 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,
th'apostles saw their risen Lord.

2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed,
his wounded hands and feet he showed;
those scars their solemn witness gave
that Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
do thou thyself our hearts possess,
that we may give thee all our days
the willing tribute of our praise.

4 O Lord of all, with us abide
in this, our joyful Easter-tide;
from ev'ry weapon death can wield
thine own redeemed forever shield.

Text Information
First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture:
Topic: Christ: As Conqueror; Christ: Resurrection of; Joy
Source: Early medieval latin hymn; Tr.: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, alt.
Tune Information
Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
Arranger: George R. Woodward (1910)
Meter: L.M>
Key: D Major



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