He is Risen: He is not here

Verse 1

Blest morning! whose first dawning rays beheld the Son of God arise triumphant from the grave, and leave his dark abode.

Verse 2

Wrapt in the silence of the tomb the great Redeemer lay, till the revolving skies had brought the third, th' appointed day.

Verse 3

Hell and the grave combin'd their force to hold our Lord in vain; sudden the Conqueror arose, and burst their feeble chain.

Verse 4

To thy great name, Almighty Lord! we sacred honours pay, and loud hosannahs shall proclaim the triumphs of the day.

Verse 5

Salvation and immortal praise to our victorious King! Let heav'n and earth, and rocks and seas, with glad hosannahs ring.

Verse 6

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom we adore, be glory, as it was, and is, and shall be evermore.