Christ is risen from the dead

This jubilant anthem, Christ is risen from the dead, opens with an exultant affirmation of the Resurrection, its SATB voicing bursting with praise. The music swells with the text's declaration of Christ's victory, proclaiming him the first begotten and Prince of the kings of the earth. The setting then moves to a more intimate, yet equally fervent, expression of gratitude for his sacrifice, highlighting the washing from sins and the elevation of believers to kings and priests. The anthemic nature of the piece builds to a powerful conclusion, a resounding doxology to him whose glory and dominion are for ever.