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Good Christians all, rejoice and sing

Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955; Norman Mealy, b. 1923 Hymnal: EH1982 #205 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Languages: English Tune Title: GELOBT SEI GOTT

Alleluia, alleluia

Author: Jean Tisserand, 15th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: EH1982 #206 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1. O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heaven, the glorious King, o'er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! 2. That night the apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, "My peace be on all here." Alleluia! 3. When Thomas first the tidings heard, how they had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia! 4. "My pierced side, O Thomas, see; my hands, my feet, I show to thee; not faithless, but believing be." Alleluia! 5. No longer Thomas then denied, he saw the feet, the hands, the side; "Thou art my Lord and God," he cried. Alleluia! 6. How blest are they who have not seen, and yet whose faith has constant been; for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: EH1982 #207 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Lyrics: 1. Jesus Christ is risen 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 heavenly 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 above the sky he’s 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 heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: EASTER HYMN

The strife is o'er, the battle done

Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Hymnal: EH1982 #208 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 1. The strife is o'er, the battle done, the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! 2. The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions hath dispersed: let shout of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3. The three sad days are quickly sped, he rises glorious from the dead: all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4. He closed the yawning gates of hell, the bars from heaven's high portals fell; let hymns of praise his triumphs tell! Alleluia! 5. Lord! by the stripes which wounded thee, from death's dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Languages: English Tune Title: VICTORY

We walk by faith, and not by sight

Author: Henry Alford, 1810-1871 Hymnal: EH1982 #209 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. We walk by faith, and not by sight; no gracious words we hear from him who spoke as none e'er spoke; but we believe him near. 2. We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod; but in his promise we rejoice; and cry, "My Lord and God!" 3. Help then, O Lord, our unbelief; and may our faith abound, to call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found: 4. that, when our life of faith is done, in realms of clearer light we may behold you as you are, with full and endless sight. Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BOTOLPH

The day of resurrection

Author: John of Damascus, 8th cent.; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: EH1982 #210 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 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, let earth her song begin, the round world keep high triumph, and all that is therein; let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end. Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: ELLACOMBE

The whole bright world rejoices now

Author: Friedrich von Spee, 1591-1635; Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Hymnal: EH1982 #211 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1. The whole bright world rejoices now, Hilariter, hilariter! The birds do sing on every bough, Alleluia, alleluia! 2. Then shout beneath the racing skies, Hilariter, hilariter! To him who rose that we might rise, Alleluia, alleluia! 3. And all you living things make praise, Hilariter, hilariter! He guideth you on all your ways, Alleluia, alleluia! 4. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost— Hilariter, hilariter! Our God most high, our joy and boast. Alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: HILARITER

Awake, arise, lift up your voice

Author: Christopher Smart, 1722-1771 Hymnal: EH1982 #212 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. Awake, arise, lift up your voice, let Easter music swell; rejoice in Christ, again rejoice, and on his praises dwell. 2. Oh, with what gladness and surprise the saints their Savior greet; nor will they trust their ears and eyes but by his hands and feet, 3. those hands of liberal love indeed in infinite degree, those feet still free to move and bleed for millions and for me. 4. His enemies had sealed the stone as Pilate gave them leave, lest dead and friendless and alone he should their skill deceive. 5. O Dead arise! O Friendless stand by seraphim adored! O Solitude again command your host from heaven restored! Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND

Come away to the skies

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: EH1982 #213 (1985) Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9 Lyrics: 1. Come away to the skies, my beloved, arise and rejoice in the day thou wast born; on this festival day, come exulting away, and with singing to Zion return. 2. Now with singing and praise, let us spend all the days, by our heavenly Father bestowed, while his grace we receive from his bounty, and live to the honor and glory of God. 3. For the glory we were first created to share, both the nature and kingdom divine! Now created again that our lives may remain, throughout time and eternity thine. 4 We with thanks do approve the design of that love which hath joined us to Jesus' Name; so united in heart, let us nevermore part, till we meet at the feast of the Lamb. 5 Hallelujah we sing, to our Father and King, and his rapturous praises, repeat: to the Lamb that was slain, hallelujah again, sing, all heaven, and fall at his feet. Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: MIDDLEBURY

Hail the day that sees him rise

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: EH1982 #214 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Lyrics: 1. Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! glorious to his native skies; Alleluia! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia! enters now the highest heaven! Alleluia! 2. There the glorious triumph waits; Alleluia! lift your heads, eternal gates! Alleluia! Wide unfold the radiant scene; Alleluia! take the King of glory in! Alleluia! 3. See! he lifts his hands above; Alleluia! See! he shows the prints of love: Alleluia! Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia! blessings on his Church below. Alleluia! 4. Lord beyond our mortal sight, Alleluia! raise our hearts to reach thy height, Alleluia! there thy face unclouded see, Alleluia! find our heaven of heavens in thee. Alleluia! Topics: Ascension Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR