O joyous Easter morning
That saw the Lord arise!
O bright and happy morning!
The clouds have left the skies.
O gladsome Ester morning!
Christ is the Victor King!
Then let us all with gladness
Our thankful praises sing.
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William Lloyd (b. Rhos Goch, Llaniestyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales, 1786; d. Caernarvonshire, 1852) composed MEIRIONYDD, which was first published in manuscript form with the name BERTH in Caniadau Seion (Songs of Zion, 1840, ed. R. Mills). The tune is named after the Welsh county Meirionydd in which L…
Display Title: O Joyous Easter MorningFirst Line: O joyous Easter morningTune Title: KIRKLARELIAuthor: AnonymousMeter: 76.76 DSource: Carols New and Carols Old by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston: Parish Choir, 1916)