The Lord Is Risen Indeed

Verse 1

The Lord is risen indeed! Now is his work performed; now is the mighty captive freed, and death's strong castle stormed.

Verse 2

The Lord is risen indeed! Then hell has lost his prey; with him is risen the ransomed seed to reign in endless day.

Verse 3

The Lord is risen indeed! He lives, to die no more; he lives, the sinner's cause to plead, whose curse and shame he bore.

Verse 4

The Lord is risen indeed! Attending angels, hear! Up to the courts of heaven with speed the joyful tidings bear.

Verse 5

Then take your golden lyres, and strike each cheerful chord; join, all the bright celestial choirs, to sing our risen Lord.