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That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
1. That Easter day with joy was bright,
The sun shone out with fairer light,
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The apostles saw their risen Lord.
2. O Jesus, King of gentleness,
Do all our inmost hearts possess,
And we to You will ever raise
The tribute of our grateful praise.
3. From every weapon death can wield,
Your own redeemed forever shield;
O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Easter-tide.
WORDS: Latin hymn, 5th century Trans. John Mason Neale, 1852;
MUSIC: alt.Trier ms., 15th century Adapt. Michael Praetorius, 1609 Harm. George Ratcliffe Woodward, 1910
Scripture: Matthew 28:9,16-17 Luke 22:30-31
Theme: Easter