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Christ Hath Risen

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 24:34

Verse 1

Joy! again the earth is waking, Joy profound, joy profound; From the golden portals breaking, Hear the welcome sound.

Chorus

Christ hath risen, wondrous story; Christ hath risen, Prince of Glory; Hallelujah! angels say, From the dead He rose today; Hallelujah! hallelujah! From the dead He rose today.

Verse 2

On His Resurrection morning, Grandly bright, grandly bright, Floods of peace, the world adorning, Bathe the soul in light.

Chorus

Christ hath risen, wondrous story; Christ hath risen, Prince of Glory; Hallelujah! angels say, From the dead He rose today; Hallelujah! hallelujah! From the dead He rose today.

Verse 3

Mortal tongues their songs are blending, Songs of love, songs of love; Shouts of praise the skies are rending, Praise to God above.

Chorus

Christ hath risen, wondrous story; Christ hath risen, Prince of Glory; Hallelujah! angels say, From the dead He rose today; Hallelujah! hallelujah! From the dead He rose today.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 24:34