Christ Has Risen

Verse 1

Christ has risen from the dead, He who suffered in our stead; Rise we with our risen Head; Alleluiah! alleluiah!

Verse 2

They who sang when He was born, Sing again this Easter morn, Songs that gladden hearts forlorn; Alleluiah! alleluiah!

Verse 3

He has burst the captive’s chain; Now they glory in His name Who for them did suffer shame; Alleluiah! alleluiah!

Verse 4

See, the tomb has opened wide; See, the Lord, who bled and died, Now has risen glorified; Alleluiah! alleluiah!

Verse 5

On that grand triumphant day, When things old shall pass away, We shall lift our voice and say, Alleluiah! alleluiah!

Verse 6

Christ the first fruits now we see, Of a harvest yet to be, When we’re gathered, Lord, to Thee. Alleluiah! alleluiah!