CPWI Hymnal ‎#180

180. 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,
the round world keep high triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord is risen,
our joy that hath no end.

Text Information

• First Line: The day of resurrection!
• Greek Title: Άναστάσεως ήμέρα
• Author: John of Damascus, c.696-c754
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Easter
• Notes: A higher setting of ELLACOMBE is found at 129, 644, 649

Tune Information

• Name: ELLACOMBE
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
• Key: A Major
• Source: Gesangbuch, Würtemberg, 1784