221. That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

1 That Easter day with joy was bright:
The sun shone out with fairer light
When, to their longing eyes restored,
The_apostles saw their risen Lord!

2 His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
His wounded hands and feet He showed;
Those scars their solemn witness gave
That Christ was risen from the grave.

3 O Jesus, King of gentleness,
With constant love our hearts possess
That we may give You all our days
The tribute of our grateful praise.

4 O Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Eastertide;
From ev’ry weapon death can wield
Your own redeemed forever shield.

5 All praise to you, O risen Lord,
Now both by heav’n and earth adored;
To God the Father equal praise,
And God the Spirit, now we raise!

Text Information
First Line: That Easter day with joy was bright
Title: That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright
Translator (alt.): John Mason Neale, 1818–66
Meter: L M
Language: English
Publication Date: 2020
Topic: Easter
Source: Claro paschali gaudio; Latin, 5th cent.
Copyright: Public domain
Tune Information
Name: PUER NOBIS
Composer (adapt.): Michael Praetorius, 1571–1621
Meter: L M
Key: D Major
Copyright: Public domain



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