
Author: Wipo of Burgundy, d. c. 1050; Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882 Hymnal: Christian Worship #442 (2021) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Scripture: Romans 6:9 First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Alleluia!
Christians, hasten on your way; Alleluia!
see the place where he was laid; Alleluia!
praise him for the ransom paid. Alleluia!
2 For the sheep the Lamb has bled, Alleluia!
sinless in the sinners' stead. Alleluia!
"Christ is ris'n," today we cry; Alleluia!
now he lives, no more to die. Alleluia!
3 Christ, the victim undefiled, Alleluia!
God and sinners reconciled, Alleluia!
while, in strange and awesome strife, Alleluia!
met together death and life. Alleluia!
4 Christ, who once for sinners bled, Alleluia!
now the first-born from the dead, Alleluia!
throned in endless might and pow'r, Alleluia!
lives and reigns forevermore. Alleluia! Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR
Christ the Lord is Risen Today; Alleluia