Our Lord Christ Hath Risen

Verse 1

Our Lord Christ hath risen! The tempter is foiled; his legions are scattered, his strong-holds are spoiled. Oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah! Be joyful and sing, our great foe is baffled -- Christ Jesus is King!

Verse 2

O death, we defy thee! A stronger than thou hath entered thy palace; we fear thee not now! Oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah! Be joyful and sing, death cannot affright us -- Christ Jesus is King!

Verse 3

O sin, thou art vanquished, thy long reign is o'er; though still thou dost vex us, we dread thee no more. Oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah! Be joyful and sing, who now can condemn us? -- Christ Jesus is King!

Verse 4

Our Lord Christ hath risen! Day breaketh at last; the long night of weeping is now wellnigh past. Oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah, oh, sing hallelujah! Be joyful and sing, our foes are all conquered -- Christ Jesus is King!