The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs

123

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

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 God's love;
    Alleluia!
    Praise our God, ye heavenly host,
    Alleluia!
    Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
    Alleluia!

WORDS: Stanzas 1-3, Lyra Davidica,1708 Stanza 4, Charles Wesley, 1740
MUSIC: Lyra Davidica, 1708 Adapted from The Compleat Psalmodist, 1749 Desc. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1955
Scripture: I Corinthians 15:3-4 I Corinthians 15:20-26 Revelation 1:5-6
Theme: Easter