He is risen, as He said.
Matthew 28:6
Words: William C. Plunket, in the Irish Church Hymnal, 1873.
Music: Kirn John P. Taylor (1871–1936) (🔊 pdf nwc).
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Our Lord Christ hath risen!
The tempter is foiled;
His legions are scattered,
His strongholds are spoiled.
O sing, alleluia! O sing, alleluia!
O sing, alleluia! be joyful and sing,
Our great foe is baffled,
Christ Jesus is king!
O Death, we defy thee!
A stronger than thou
Hath entered thy palace;
We fear thee not now!
O sing, alleluia! O sing, alleluia!
O sing, alleluia! be joyful and sing,
Death cannot affright us,
Christ Jesus is king!
O Sin, thou art vanquished,
Thy long reign is o’er;
Though still thou dost vex us,
We dread thee no more.
O sing, alleluia! O sing, alleluia!
O sing, alleluia! be joyful and sing,
Who now can condemn us,
Christ Jesus is king!
Our Lord Christ hath risen!
Day breaketh at last;
The long night of weeping
Is now well nigh past.
O sing, alleluia! O sing, alleluia!
O sing, alleluia! be joyful and sing,
Our foes are all conquered,
Christ Jesus is king!