Now Let the Heavens Be Joyful
St. John of Damascus • J. M. Neale • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 96:11
Verse 1
Now let the heav'ns be joyful, let earth her song begin, let all the world keep triumph and all that is therein.
Chorus
He is risen! He is risen! Christ the Lord is risen! Our joy shall have no end.
Verse 2
From death to life eternal, from earth onto the sky, our Christ has brought us over with hymns of victory.
Chorus
He is risen! He is risen! Christ the Lord is risen! Our joy shall have no end.
Verse 3
Let all things, seen and unseen, their notes of gladness blend, for Christ the Lord has risen, our joy that has no end.
Chorus
He is risen! He is risen! Christ the Lord is risen! Our joy shall have no end.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 96:11
Reference 2
- matthew 28:6
Reference 3
- john 5:24
Reference 4
- john 16:20-22