361. 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 up to 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 greeting
may hear, so calm and strong,
his own 'All hail' and, hearing,
may raise the victors' song.

3 Now let the heavens be joyful
and earth her song repeat,
the whole world shout in triumph
her living Lord to greet;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord has risen,
our joy that has no end.

Text Information
First Line: The day of resurrection!
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
Author: John of Damascus, c.675-749
Meter: 76.76 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Eternal Life; Eucharist; Jesus Christ: Resurrection (10 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ELLACOMBE (1)
Meter: 76.76 D
Key: A Major
Source: 'Mainz Gesangbuch', 1833



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