Author: unknown (eighteenth century); anonymous, fourteenth-century Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #155 (1987) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Easter 3 The Resurrection and the Life 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 joy then let us sing, Alleluia,
praising 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!
Languages: English Tune Title: EASTER HYMN
Jesus Christ is risen today