Matthew 28:1-9

• [Mat 28:1] Day Of God, Thou Blessèd Day

  Day of God, thou blessèd day, At thy dawn the grave gave way To the power of Him within, Who had, sinless, bled for sin. Thine the radiance to illume First, for man, the dismal tomb, When its bars their weakness owned, There revealing death dethroned. Then the Sun of righteousness Rose, a darkened world to bless, Bringing up from mortal night Immortality and light. Day of glory, day of power, Sacred be thine every hour: Emblem, earnest, of the rest That remaineth for the blest.

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• [Mat 28:2] God Hath Sent His Angels

  God hath sent His angels to the earth again, Bringing joyful tidings to the sons of men; They who first at Christmas thronged the heavenly way, Now beside the tomb door sit on Easter day. Refrain Angels, sing His triumph as you sang His birth, “Christ the Lord is risen, peace, goodwill on earth!” In the dreadful desert, where the Lord was tried, There the faithful angels gathered at His side; And when, in the garden, grief and pain and care Bowed Him down with anguish, they were with Him there. Refrain Yet the Christ they honor is the same Christ still Who, in light and darkness, did His Father’s will; And the tomb, deserted, shineth like the sky, Since He passed from out it, into victory. Refrain God has still His angels, helping at His word, All His faithful children, like their faithful Lord; Soothing them in sorrow, arming them in strife, Opening wide the tomb doors, leading into life. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:5] The Bells Of Easter

  The bells of Easter sweetly peal: “Christ is risen! Christ is risen!” They chime the hope He doth reveal, This joyful Easter day. The Lord of Life hath gone on high; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! “Rejoice,” with swelling notes they cry! “Rejoice, rejoice!” they say. Refrain Shines the glorious heav’nly portal! Angel songs we almost hear! O the joy of life immortal. When in glory we appear. O the joy of life immortal. When in glory we appear. The shining Easter angels say: “Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Come, see the place where Jesus lay, He’s ris’n: He is not here. No longer held in death’s embrace; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Ye shall behold Him face to face, In glory to appear.” Refrain Repeat the tidings far and wide! “Christ is risen! Christ is risen!” No longer Christ the crucified, But Christ the mighty King. For us exalted evermore; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! While the heav’nly hosts our Lord adore, Let all creation sing! Refrain

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• [Mat 28:5] Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (lyra)

  Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Lo! the Sun’s eclipse is over, Alleluia! Lo! He sets in blood no more, Alleluia! Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia! Christ hath burst the gates of hell, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia! Christ hath opened paradise, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Hail, the Lord of earth and Heaven, Alleluia! Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia! Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia! Hail, the resurrection, thou, Alleluia! King of glory, Soul of bliss, Alleluia! Everlasting life is this, Alleluia! Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia! Thus to sing and thus to love, 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! But the pains that He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He’s King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

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• [Mat 28:5] He Is Risen

  Said the angel, “He is risen!” Tell it out with joyful voice: He has burst His three days’ prison; Let the whole wide earth rejoice: Death is conquered, we are free, Christ has won the victory. Come, ye sad and fearful hearted, With glad smile and radiant brow! Death’s long shadows have departed; All our woes are over now, Due to passion that He bore— Sin and pain can vex no more. Come, with high and holy hymning, Chant our Lord’s triumphant day; Not one darksome cloud is dimming Yonder glorious morning ray, Breaking over the purple east: Brighter far our Easter feast. He is risen, He is risen! He has opened Heaven’s gate: We are free from sin’s dark prison, Risen to a holier state; And a brighter Easter beam On our longing eyes shall stream.

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• [Mat 28:5] We Welcome Glad Easter

  We welcome glad Easter when Jesus arose, And won a great victory over His foes. Refrain Then raise your glad voices, all Christians and sing, Bring glad Easter tidings to Jesus, your King. We tell how the women came early that day, And there at the tomb found the stone rolled away. Refrain We sing of the angel who said: “Do not fear! Your Savior is risen, and He is not here.” Refrain We think of the promise which Jesus did give: “That he who believes in Me also shall live!” Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Christ Is Risen!

  Christ hath risen! Hallelujah! Blessèd morn of life and light! Lo, the grave is rent asunder, Death is conquered through His might. Refrain Christ is risen! Hallelujah! Gladness fills the world today; From the tomb that could not hold Him, See, the stone is rolled away! Christ hath risen! Hallelujah! Friends of Jesus, dry your tears; Through the veil of gloom and darkness, Lo, the Son of God appears! Refrain Christ hath risen! Hallelujah! He hath risen, as He said; He is now the King of glory, And our great exalted Head. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Risen!

  Christ is risen! Christ is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! For our gain He suffered loss By divine decree; He hath died upon the cross, But our God is He. Refrain Christ is risen! Christ is risen! He hath burst His bonds in twain; Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Alleluia! swell the strain! See the chains of death are broken; Earth below and Heav’n above Joy in each amazing token Of His rising, Lord of love; He forevermore shall reign By the Father’s side, Till He comes to earth again, Comes to claim His Bride. Refrain Glorious angels downward thronging Hail the Lord of all the skies; Heav’n, with joy and holy longing For the Word Incarnate cries, “Christ is risen! Earth, rejoice! Gleam, ye starry train! All creation, find a voice; He o’er all shall reign.” Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Christ Is Risen From The Dead

  Christ is risen from the dead! Darkness now no more shall reign; Thorns no more shall crown the head That was bowed with grief and pain: Christ the Lord, the mighty King, From our sin hath made us free. Where, O death, is now thy sting? Where, O grave, thy victory? Scoffers now no more will say: If Thou be the Christ, come down From the cross, and prove today That to Thee belongs the crown! For our risen Lord and King From our sin hath made us free, Where, O death, is now thy sting? Where, O grave, thy victory? Faith now knows He is the Lord, Gives assent to His decree, Trusts the promise in His Word, And is crowned with victory, Shouting praises to the King, Who from sin hath made us free. Where, O death, is now thy sting? Where, O grave, thy victory?

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• [Mat 28:6] Christ Is Risen! Hallelujah!

  Christ is risen! Hallelujah! Risen our victorious Head! Sing His praises! Hallelujah! Christ is risen from the dead! Gratefully our hearts adore Him, As His light once more appears, Bowing down in joy before Him, Rising up from grief and tears, Christ is risen! Hallelujah! Risen our victorious Head! Sing His praises! Hallelujah! Christ is risen from the dead! Christ is risen! all the sadness Of His earthly life is o’er, Through the open gates of gladness He returns to life once more; Death and hell before Him bending, He doth rise, the Victor now, Angels on His steps attending, Glory round His wounded brow. Christ is risen! all the sadness Of His earthly life is o’er, Through the open gates of gladness He returns to life once more. Christ is risen! henceforth never Death or hell shall us enthrall; We are Christ’s, in Him forever We have triumphed over all; All the doubting and dejection Of our trembling hearts have ceased, ’Tis His day of resurrection! Let us rise and keep the feast. Christ is risen! henceforth never Death or hell shall us enthrall; We are Christ’s, in Him forever We have triumphed over all.

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• [Mat 28:6] Christ The Lord Is Risen Again

  Christ the Lord is risen again; Christ hath broken every chain; Hark! Angelic voices cry, Singing evermore on high, Alleluia! He, who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb today; We, too, sing for joy, and say Alleluia! He, who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross, Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us, and hears our cry; Alleluia! He Who slumbered in the grave, Is exalted now to save; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings. Alleluia! He Whose path no records tell, Who descended into hell; Who the strong man armed hath bound, Now in highest heaven is crowned. Alleluia! Now He bids tell abroad How the lost may be restored, How the penitent forgiven, How we, too, may enter Heav’n. Alleluia! Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, Thy ransomed people feed: Take our sins and guilt away, Let us sing by night and day Alleluia!

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• [Mat 28:6] Christ, The Lord, Is Risen Today (crosby)

  Refrain Christ, the Lord, is risen today, He is risen indeed; Christ, the Lord, is risen today, He is risen indeed. “He captive led captivity, He robbed the grave of victory,” He broke the bars of death, He broke the bars of death. Refrain Hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. Hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen. Let every mourning soul rejoice, And sing with one united voice; The Savior rose today, The Savior rose today. Refrain The great and glorious work is done, Free grace to all thro’ Christ, the Son; Hosanna to His Name, Hosanna to His Name. Refrain Let all that fill the earth and sea Break forth in tuneful melody, And swell the mighty song, And swell the mighty song. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Come, See The Place Where Jesus Lay

  Come, see the place where Jesus lay, And hear angelic watchers say, “He lives, who once was slain: Why seek the Living midst the dead? Remember how the Savior said That He would rise again.” O joyful sound! O glorious hour, When by His own almighty power He rose and left the grave! Now let our songs His triumph tell, Who burst the bands of death and hell, And ever lives to save. The first begotten of the dead, For us He rose, our glorious Head, Immortal life to bring; What though the saints like Him shall die, They share their Leader’s victory, And triumph with their King. Why should His people now be sad? None have such reason to be glad, Ad reconciled to God. Jesus, the mighty Savior, lives, To them eternal life He gives, The purchase of His blood. No more they tremble at the grave, For Jesus will their spirits save, And raise their slumbering dust O risen Lord, in Thee we live, To Thee our ransomed souls we give, To Thee our bodies trust. Ye ransomed, let your praise resound, And in your Master’s work abound, Steadfast, immovable; Be sure your labor’s not in vain; Your bodies shall be raised again, No more corruptible.

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• [Mat 28:6] Come, See The Place Where Jesus Lies

  Come, see the place where Jesus lies: The last sad rite is done; With aching hearts, and weeping eyes, The faithful few are gone. They washed with tears each bloody trace, On those dear limbs that lay; Then spread the napkin o’er His face, And turned and went away. By the sealed stone with grounded spears, The guards their vigil keep: They wist not other eyes than theirs Watch o’er the Savior’s sleep. All Heaven above, all hell beneath— Bright hope, and blank dismay— Look on, to see if grisly death Can hold his mighty Prey. Now grisly death, thy powers combine! Now gird thee to the strife! Yet needs there stronger arm than thine To keep the Lord of life. ’Tis done! O death, thy Victor-guest Hath smoothed thy visage grim! O grave! thou place of blessèd rest To all who sleep in Him!

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• [Mat 28:6] Easter Bells

  O the Easter bells are gladly ringing, Let the whole world join the happy lay, Let the hills and vales break forth in singing, Christ, the Lord of Life, is ris’n today. Refrain Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Let the whole world join the happy lay, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Christ, the Lord of Life, is ris’n today. O the Easter bells are gladly ringing, Hear the shouts along the King’s highway; Songs of praise the children, too, are singing, Christ, the Lord of Life, is ris’n today. Refrain O the Easter bells are gladly ringing, For the night of death has passed away, Lo! the gates of morn are open swinging, Christ, the Lord of Life, is ris’n today. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Easter Carol

  Lift up, O little children, Your voices clear and sweet, And sing the blessèd story Of Christ, the Lord of glory, And worship at His feet, And worship at His feet. Refrain Oh, sing the blessèd story! The Lord of life and glory Is risen, as He said, Is risen from the dead! Lift up, O tender lilies, Your whiteness to the sun; The earth is not our prison, Since Christ Himself hath risen, The life of ev’ry one, The life of ev’ry one. Refrain Ring, all ye bells of Easter, Your chimes of joy again, Ring out the night of sadness Ring in the morn of gladness, For death no more shall reign, For death no more shall reign. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Easter Flowers Are Blooming Bright

  Easter flowers are blooming bright, Easter skies pour radiant light, Christ our Lord is risen in might, Glory in the highest! Refrain Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ our Lord is risen in might, Alleluia! Alleluia! Angels caroled this sweet lay, When in manger rude He lay, Now once more cast grief away, Glory in the highest! Refrain He, then born to grief and pain, Now to glory born again, Calleth forth our gladdest strain, Glory in the highest! Refrain As He riseth, rise we too, Tune we heart and voice anew, Offering homage glad and true, Glory in the highest! Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Hallelujah! Christ Is Risen (hall)

  Day of wonder, day of gladness, Hail thy ever glorious light! Gone is sorrow, gone is sadness, Ended is the gloomy night! Listen to the angel’s story— Cast away all dark and dread; Give to God, the Father, glory! “Christ is risen from the dead!” Refrain Hallelujah! hallelujah! Christ is risen, as He said; Hallelujah! hallelujah! Christ is risen from the dead! In the triumph of this hour, Jubilant shall swell the song; Unto Jesus, honor, power, Blessing, victory belong. Scattered are the clouds of error, Sin and hell are captive led; E’en the grave is free from terror, “Christ is risen from the dead!” Refrain Every people, every nation, Soon shall hear the gladsome sound; Joyous tidings of salvation, Borne to earth’s remotest bound. Then shall rise in tones excelling, Praise for grace so freely shed; And the Easter hymn be swelling, “Christ is risen from the dead!” Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Hallelujah! Christ Is Risen (wordsworth)

  Hallelujah! hallelujah! Heart and voice to Heaven raise, Sing to God a hymn of gladness, Sing to God a hymn of praise; He Who on the cross a ransom For the world’s salvation bled, Jesus Christ the King of glory Now is risen from the dead. Now the iron bars are broken, Christ from death to life is born, Glorious life, and life immortal On this holy Easter morn: Christ has triumphed, and we conquer By His mighty enterprise, We with Him to life eternal By His resurrection rise. Christ is risen, Christ the firstfruits Of the holy harvest field, Which will all its full abundance, At His glorious advent, yield; Then the golden ears of harvest Will before His presence wave, Rising in His sunshine joyous, From the furrow of the grave. Christ is risen; we are risen! Shed upon us heavenly grace, Rain and dew and gleams of glory From the brightness of Thy face, That we, Lord, with hearts in Heaven Here on earth may fruitful be, And by angel hands be gathered, And be ever safe with Thee. Hallelujah! hallelujah! Glory be to God above! Hallelujah, to the Savior, Fount of life and source of love; Hallelujah, to the Spirit Let our high ascriptions be; Hallelujah, now and ever, To the blessèd Trinity.

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• [Mat 28:6] Hallelujah, He Is Risen!

  Hallelujah, He is risen! Jesus is gone up on high! Burst the bars of death asunder, Angels shout and men reply: He is risen, He is risen, Living now no more to die. He is risen, He is risen, Living now no more to die. Hallelujah, He is risen! Our exalted Head to be; Sends the witness of the Spirit That our advocate is He: He is risen, He is risen, Justified in Him are we. He is risen, He is risen, Justified in Him are we. Hallelujah, He is risen! Death for aye hath lost his sting, Christ, Himself the Resurrection, From the grave His own will bring: He is risen, He is risen, Living Lord and coming King. He is risen, He is risen, Living Lord and coming King.

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• [Mat 28:6] Hark! The Springtide Breezes

  Hark! the springtide breezes pass the news along, Jesus Christ has risen, fill the world with song; Earth and all her voices sing glad hosannas to the King, Praises to our Lord we bring, Hallelujah! Refrain Glory, hallelujah! Praise the victor King, Who to all His people life and light doth bring, Glory, hallelujah! Praise the victor King, Who to all His people life and light doth bring. Finished is the conflict, all the battles o’er, Peace that passeth knowledge comes to us once more, Raise your notes of triumph high, Jesus lives no more to die, Earth and Heav’n with joy reply, Hallelujah! Refrain Golden gates are lifted, doors stand open wide, Lo! the King is standing at His Father’s side, In the land of endless light angels praise Him, day and night, Crown Him ever Lord of might, Hallelujah! Refrain Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

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• [Mat 28:6] He Is Risen!

  O trumpet sound a vict’ry call! And tongues proclaim good news for all: He is risen! He is risen! O! Let a thousand hymns break forth, Proclaiming our Redeemer’s worth! Refrain Give Him glory! Give Him glory! He is risen! He is risen! Hallelujah! He who was slain on our behalf, Suff’ring beneath His Father’s wrath: He is risen! He is risen! He who was hung upon the tree, Rose from the tomb in victory! Refrain O Christian, are you filled with gloom? Then look inside the empty tomb! He is risen! He is risen! Here there is hope for ev’ry fear! Here there is joy for ev’ry tear! Refrain O! Let the nations sing the fame Of Christ the Lamb who once was slain! He is risen! He is risen! Now we await the coming day, When all those raised in Christ will say: Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] He Rose From The Dead

  They crucified my Savior, and nailed Him to the cross; They crucified my Savior, and nailed Him to the cross; They crucified my Savior, and nailed Him to the cross; And the Lord shall bear my spirit home. Refrain He rose, He rose, He rose from the dead; He rose, He rose, He rose from the dead; He rose, He rose, He rose from the dead, And the Lord shall bear my spirit home. But Joseph begged His body, and laid it in a tomb; But Joseph begged His body, and laid it in a tomb; But Joseph begged His body, and laid it in a tomb; And the Lord shall bear my spirit home. Refrain An angel came from glory, and rolled away the stone; An angel came from glory, and rolled away the stone; An angel came from glory, and rolled away the stone; And the Lord shall bear my spirit home. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] He Rose! O Morn Of Wonder!

  He rose! O morn of wonder! They saw His light go down Whose hate had crushed Him under, A King without a crown. No plume, no garland wore He, Despised death’s Victor lay, And wrapped in night His glory, That claimed a grander day. He rose! He burst immortal From death’s dark realm alone, And left its heavenward portal Swung wide for all His own. Nor need one terror seize us To face earth’s final pain, For they who follow Jesus, But die to live again.

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• [Mat 28:6] Holy Anthem, The

  Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the holy anthem rise, And the choirs of heaven chant it In the temple of the skies; Let the mountains skip with gladness And the joyful valleys ring, With Hosannas in the highest To our Savior and our King. Alleluia! Alleluia! Like the sun from out the wave, He has risen up in triumph From the darkness of the grave, He’s the splendor of the nations, He’s the lamp of endless day; He’s the very Lord of glory Who is risen up today. Alleluia! Alleluia! Blessèd Jesus make us rise, From the life of this corruption To the life that never dies. May Your glory be our portion, When the days of time are past, And the dead shall be awakened By the trumpet’s mighty blast.

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• [Mat 28:6] How Calm And Beautiful The Morn

  How calm and beautiful the morn That gilds the sacred tomb, Where Christ the Crucified was borne, And veiled in midnight gloom! O weep no more the Savior slain; The Lord is risen; He lives again. Ye mourning saints, dry every tear For your departed Lord; Behold the place, He is not here, The tomb is all unbarred; The gates of death were closed in vain: The Lord is risen; He lives again. Now cheerful to the house of prayer Your early footsteps bend; The Savior will Himself be there, Your Advocate and Friend: Once by the law your hopes were slain, But now in Christ ye live again. How tranquil now the rising day! ’Tis Jesus still appears, A risen Lord to chase away Your unbelieving fears: O weep no more your comforts slain; The Lord is risen; He lives again. And when the shades of evening fall, When life’s last hour draws nigh, If Jesus shine upon the soul, How blissful then to die! Since He has risen that once was slain, Ye die in Christ to live again.

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• [Mat 28:6] I Say To All Men Far And Near

  I say to all men far and near That He is risen again; That He is with us now and here, And ever shall remain. And what I say, let each this morn, Go tell it to his friend, That soon in every place shall dawn His kingdom without end. The fears of death and of the grave Are whelmed beneath the sea; And every heart now light and brave May face the things to be. The way of darkness that He trod To heaven at last shall come, And he who hearkens to His Word Shall reach His Father’s home. Now let the mourner grieve no more Though his belovèd sleep: A happier meeting shall restore Their light to eyes that weep. He lives! His presence hath not ceased, Though foes and fears be rife; And thus we hail in Easter’s feast A world renewed to life!

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• [Mat 28:6] Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

  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! But the pains which He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation hath procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He’s king, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, 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, Alleluia!

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• [Mat 28:6] Let Us Sing For Joy

  Day when Heav’n and earth unite in songs of gladness, Triumph telling, o’er the tomb; Day when mourning ones can banish all their sadness, Songs upswelling, where was gloom. Refrain Let us sing for joy, sing for joy, On this happy day; Christ is risen from the dead, He is risen as He said; Let us sing for joy, sing for joy, And His voice obey, Who the hosts of light to victory has led. Day when from the tomb the Christ arose in glory, As was breaking morning light, Day when angels tell to men the wondrous story, Hope awaking by His might. Refrain Day when earth may banish all its cares and sadness, And upraising songs of joy, Send abroad to all the world the Easter gladness, Ever praising—best employ. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Lord Of Life Is Risen, The

  The Lord of life is risen; Sing, Easter heralds, sing! He bursts His rocky prison; Wide let the triumph ring! In death no longer lying, He rose, the Prince, today; Life of the dead and dying, He triumphed o’er decay. The Lord of life is risen, And love no longer grieves; In ruin lies death’s prison, Sing, heralds, Jesus lives! We hear the blessèd greeting; Salvation’s work is done! We worship Thee, repeating, “Life for the dead is won!” Around Thy tomb, O Jesus, How sweet the Easter breath; Hear we not in the breezes, “Where is thy sting, O death?” Dark hell flies in commotion, The heavens their anthems sing; While far o’er earth and ocean Glad hallelujahs ring! O publish this salvation, Ye heralds, through the earth, To every buried nation Proclaim the day of birth! Till, rising from their slumbers, In long and ancient night The countless heathen numbers Shall hail the Easter light. Hail, hail, our Jesus risen! Sing, ransomed brethren, sing! Through death’s dark, gloomy prison Let Easter chorals ring! Haste, haste, ye captive legions, Accept your glad reprieve; Come forth from sin’s dark regions; In Jesus’ kingdom live!

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• [Mat 28:6] Morn Of Joy

  Morn of joy and morn of praise! Brightest day of all the days, For the Lord is risen, is risen! Lo! they come at break of day, Find the great stone rolled away; Hark! and hear the angel say, The Lord, the Lord is risen, is risen. Refrain Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Morn of gladness, morn of light! Fear and gloom are put to flight, For the Lord is risen, is risen! Now no more the grave we fear, For we know “He is not here”; But the angel speaks good cheer, The Lord, the Lord is risen, is risen. Refrain O, what brightness from the Lord, Shines within His blessèd Word, For the Lord is risen, is risen! Telling of the world of light, Where there is no death nor night, Where, on Easter morning bright, The Lord, the Lord is risen, is risen. Refrain Thither, too, O may we rise, When this earthly body dies, Where our Lord is risen, is risen! Strive we, then, in each new day, All that’s wrong to put away; So shall we rejoicing say, The Lord, the Lord is risen, is risen. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Morning Breaks Upon The Tomb

  Morning breaks upon the tomb; Jesus scatters all its gloom. Day of triumph through the skies; See the glorious Savior rise. Ye who are of death afraid Triumph in the scattered shade. Drive your anxious cares away; See the place where Jesus lay. Christians, dry your flowing tears Chase your unbelieving fears; Look on His deserted grave, Doubt no more His power to save.
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• [Mat 28:6] Our Lord Christ Hath Risen

  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!

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• [Mat 28:6] Sing The Joy Of Easter Day

  Refrain Sing the joy of Easter Day, The Easter triumph tell, Jesus rose on Easter Day, The Lord Who loves us well. Good Joseph had a garden; Close by that sad green hill Where Jesus died a bitter death To save mankind from ill. Refrain One evening in that garden Their faces dark with gloom, They laid the Savior’s body Within good Joseph’s tomb. Refrain There came the holy women With spices and with tears; The angels tried to comfort them, But could not calm their fears. Refrain Came Mary to that garden And sobbed with heart forlorn; She thought she heard the gardener ask “Whom seekest thou this morn?” Refrain She heard her own name spoken, And then she lost her care; All in His strength and beauty The risen Lord stood fair! Refrain Good Joseph had a garden; Amid its trees so tall The Lord Christ stood in Easter Day; He lives to save us all. Refrain And as He rose at Easter He is alive for ay, The very same Lord Jesus Christ Who hears us sing today. Refrain Go tell the Lord Christ’s message, The Easter triumph sing, Till all His waiting children know That Jesus is their King. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Sinners, Dismiss Your Fear

  Sinners, dismiss your fear, The joyful tidings hear! This the word that Jesus said, O believe, and feel it true; Christ is risen from the dead, Lives the Lord Who died for you! Haste, to His tomb repair, And see the tokens there; See the place where Jesus lay, Mark the burial cloths He wore; Angels near His relics stay, Guards of Him Who dies no more. Why then art thou cast down, Thou poor afflicted one? Full of doubts, and griefs, and fears, Look into that open grave! Died He not to dry thy tears? Rose He not thy soul to save? Know’st thou not where to find The Savior of mankind? He hath borne Himself away, He from death Himself hath freed, He on the third glorious day, Rose triumphant from the dead. To purge thy guilty stain He died, and rose again; Wherefore dost thou weep and mourn? Sinner, lift thine heart and eye, Turn thee, to thy Jesus turn, See thy loving Savior nigh. He comes His own to claim, He calls thee by thy name: Drooping soul, rejoice, rejoice, See Him there to life restored! Mary—know thy Savior’s voice, Hear it, and reply, “My Lord.”

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• [Mat 28:6] Sweet And Clear The Birds Are Singing

  Sweet and clear the birds are singing, At Easter dawn. Hark, O hear, the bells are ringing, On Easter morn! And the song that they sing, That good news we hear them ring, Is “Christ the Lord is risen, is risen.” Birds, your hearts give to your singing, And feel no fear. Bells, fill all the air with ringing, Let all men hear! For the whole world is glad, And with beauty new is clad; Now Christ the Lord is risen, is risen. Leaf and bud, as now, were growing In Galilee; Lilies Jesus loved were blowing As fair to see; When the first Easter morn Woke the world to joy new born, For Christ the Lord is risen, was risen. Easter buds will soon be flowers, Fragrant and gay; Winter’s snows give place to showers, And night to day; Hope and joy come again, Life and light forever reign; Yea! Christ the Lord is risen, is risen!

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• [Mat 28:6] This Joyful Easter-tide

  This joyful Easter-tide, Away with care and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, Hath sprung to life this morrow. Refrain Had Christ, that once was slain, Ne’er burst His three day prison, Our faith had been in vain; But now hath Christ arisen, Arisen, arisen, arisen! My flesh in hope shall rest, And for a season slumber; Till trump from east to west, Shall wake the dead in number. Refrain Death’s flood hath lost his chill, Since Jesus crossed the river: Lover of souls, from ill My passing soul deliver. Refrain

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• [Mat 28:6] Ye Humble Souls That Seek The Lord

  Ye humble souls, that seek the Lord, Chase all your fears away; And bow with rapture down to see The place where Jesus lay. Thus low the Lord of life was brought; Such wonders love can do: Thus cold in death that bosom lay, Which throbbed and bled for you. A moment give a loose to grief, Let grateful sorrows rise, And wash the bloody stains away, With torrents from your eyes. Then raise your eyes, and tune your songs, The Savior lives again: Not all the bolts and bars of death The Conqueror could detain. High o’er the angelic bands He rears His once dishonored head; And through unnumbered years He reigns, Who dwelt among the dead. With joy like His shall every saint His vacant tomb survey; Then rise with His ascending Lord To realms of endless day.

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• [Mat 28:7] Day Of Resurrection, Then

  The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over, with hymns of victory. Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; And listening to His accents, may hear, so calm and plain, His own “All hail!” and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! Let the round world keep triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, For Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end.

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• [Mat 28:7] His Cheering Message From The Grave

  His cheering message from the grave An angel to the women gave: “Full soon your Master ye shall see; He goes before to Galilee.” But while with flying steps they press To bear the news, all eagerness, Their Lord, the living Lord, they meet, And prostrate fall to kiss His feet. So when His mourning followers heard The tidings of that faithful word, Quick went they forth to Galilee, Their loved and lost once more to see. On that fair day of Paschal joy The sunshine was without alloy, When to their very eyes restored They looked upon the risen Lord. The wounds before their eyes displayed They see in living light arrayed, And that they see they testify In open witness fearlessly. O Christ, the King of gentleness, Our several hearts do Thou possess, They we may render all our days Thy meed of thankfulness and praise. Maker of all, to Thee we pray, Fulfill in us Thy joy today; When death assails, grant, Lord, that we May share Thy Paschal victory. To Thee Who, dead, again dost live, All glory, Lord, Thy people give; All glory, as is ever meet, To Father and to Paraclete.

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• [Mat 28:7] Light’s Glittering Morn Bedecks The Sky

  Light’s glittering morn bedecks the sky; Heav’n thunders forth its victor cry; The glad earth shouts her triumph high, And groaning hell makes wild reply. While He, the King, the mighty King, Despoiling death of all its sting, And, trampling down the powers of night, Brings forth His ransomed saints to light. His tomb of late the threefold guard Of watch and stone and seal had barred; But now, in pomp and triumph high, He comes from death to victory. The pains of hell are loosed at last; The days of mourning now are past; An angel robed in light hath said, “The Lord is risen from the dead.” Th’Apostles’ hearts were full of pain For their dear Lord so lately slain, By rebel servants doomed to die A death of cruel agony. With gentle voice the angel gave The women tidings at the grave; “Fear not, your Master shall ye see; He goes before to Galilee.” Then, hastening on their eager way The joyful tidings to convey, Their Lord they met, their living Lord, And falling at His feet adored. Th’Eleven, when they hear, with speed To Galilee forthwith proceed, That there once more they may behold The Lord’s dear face, as He foretold.

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• [Mat 28:7] O Sons And Daughters, Let Us Sing!

  O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of Heaven, the glorious King, Over death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! Alleluia! That Easter morn, at break of day, The faithful women went their way To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! Alleluia! An angel clad in white they see, Who sat, and spake unto the three, “Your Lord doth go to Galilee.” Alleluia! Alleluia! That night th’apostles met in fear; Amidst them came their Lord most dear, And said, “My peace be on all here.” Alleluia! Alleluia! When Thomas first the tidings heard, How they had seen the risen Lord, He doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia! Alleluia! “My piercèd side, O Thomas, see; My hands, My feet, I show to thee; Not faithless but believing be.” Alleluia! Alleluia! No longer Thomas then denied; He saw the feet, the hands, the side; “Thou art my Lord and God,” he cried. Alleluia! Alleluia! How blessed are they who have not seen, And yet whose faith has constant been; For they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! Alleluia! On this most holy day of days Our hearts and voices, Lord, we raise To Thee, in jubilee and praise. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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