Resurrection of Christ

Verse 1

The Lord of Sabbath let us praise, In concert with the blest, Who, joyful in harmonious lays, Employ an endless rest.

Verse 2

Thus, Lord, while we remember thee, We blest and pious grow, By hymns of praise we learn to be Triumphant here below.

Verse 3

On this glad day a brighter scene Of glory was display'd By God, th' eternal word, than when This universe was made.

Verse 4

He rises, who mankind has bought With grief and pain extreme; ’Twas great to speak the world from nought, ’Twas greater to redeem!