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Words: 14th Century Bohemian Latin carol (Surrexit Christus hodie). Stanza 1, translated in Lyra Davidica, 1708; stanza 2 from John Arnold's Complete Psalmist, 1749; stanza 3, Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.
Music: "Llanfair," Robert Williams, 1817; harmony by John Roberts, 1837
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Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
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!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia!
Praise Him, all you heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Hymns supplied through the gracious generosity of the Cyber Hymnal Website