He Is Risen

Verse 1

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.

Verse 2

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.

Verse 3

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.

Verse 4

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.

Verse 5

Now let the mourner grieve no more Though his belovèd sleep: A happier meeting shall restore Their light to eyes that weep.

Verse 6

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!