Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Tune: Easter Hymn · Meter 7 7 7 7 with Alleluias

1 Jesus Christ is ris'n 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 heav'nly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

3 But the pain which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation hath 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 you heav'nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

Words: Bohemian, Charles Wesley (1707–1788); translated by John Arnold
Music: 1708 from Lyra Davidica; setting by composite
Scripture: Mt 28:6, Lk 24:5-7
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.