Christian Hymns ‎#236

236. The day of Resurrection!

1 The day of Resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad!
The Passover of gladness,
The Passover of God!
From death to life eternal,
From earth unto the sky,
Our Christ hath brought us over,
With hymns of victory.

2 Our hearts be pure from evil,
That we may see aright
The Lord in rays eternal
Of resurrection light;
And, listening to His accents,
May hear so calm and plain
His own "All hail!"--and hearing,
May raise the victor strain.

3 Now let the heavens be joyful,
And earth her song begin,
Let all the world keep triumph,
And all that is therein:
In grateful exultation,
Their notes let all things blend,
For Christ the Lord hath risen,
Our Joy that hath no end.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of Resurrection!
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: Easter; Christian Joy
• Notes: John of Damascus, 8th Cent. Tr. J. M. Neale.

Tune Information

• Name: IF GOD HIMSELF BE FOR ME
• Composer: J. A. P. Schulz, (1747-1800.)
• Meter: 7, 6.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Er Gud for mig, saa træde