Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 487 hymnals Scripture: Luke 24:48 First Line: Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Lyrics: 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 he reigns above as 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 ye heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
Topics: The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays) Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN Text Sources: Vs 1: Latin, 14th cetn.; Vs. 1 para: Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; Vs 2-3: The Compleat Psalmodist, ca. 1750
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today