The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#327

327. 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 has 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,
Let 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
• Author: John of Damascus ((8th Century))
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: [The day of resurrection]
• Composer: Berthold Tours (1875)
• Meter: 7, 6. 8L.
• Key: G Major