Concertato on "Easter Hymn"
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m: Lyra Davidica, 1708
w: Stanzas 1-3, Lyra Davidica, 1708
w: Stanza 4, Charles Wesley, 1740
setting: David Cherwien, 1999

[Instrumental Intro]

[Stanza 1]
Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

[Instrumental Interlude 1]

[Stanza 2]
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav'nly king, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

[Stanza 3]
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he's king, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!

[Instrumental Interlude 2]

[Stanza 4]
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

[Amen]
Amen!