Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky

J. M. Neale (1851) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Verse 1

Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky; heaven thunders forth its victor-cry: Alleluia, alleluia. The glad earth shouts her triumph high, and groaning hell makes wild reply: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Verse 2

That Eastertide with joy was bright, the sun shone out with fairer light, when, to their longing eyes restored, the glad apostles saw their Lord:

Verse 3

He bade them see his hands, his side, where yet the glorious wounds abide; the tokens true which made it plain their Lord indeed was risen again:

Verse 4

Jesu, the King of gentleness, do thou thyself our hearts possess, that we may give thee all our days the tribute of our grateful praise:

Verse 5

All praise be thine, O risen Lord, from death to endless life restored; all praise to God the Father be and Holy Ghost eternally:

Scripture References

Reference 1

matthew 27:57-66

Reference 2

matthew 28:1-10

Reference 3

mark 16:1-14

Reference 4

luke 24:1-2

Reference 5

luke 24:36-43

Reference 6

john 20:1-23

Reference 7

1-corinthians 15:51-58