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Christ the Lord is risen today
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Christ the Lord is risen today by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
Christ the Lord is ris'n today;
Christians, haste your vows to pay;
Make your joy and praises known
At the Paschal Victim's throne.
For the sheep the Lamb has bled,
Sinless in the sinner's stead.
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives, no more to die.
Christ, the Victim undefiled,
God and sinners reconciled,
When in fierce and bloody strife
Met together death and life.
Christians, on this happy day,
Raise your hearts with joy and say:
"Christ the Lord is ris'n on high;
Now he lives no more to die."
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About Christ the Lord is risen today
This joyful Easter hymn celebrates the resurrection of Christ. The text expresses the triumph of life over death and the reconciliation of God and humanity through Christ's sacrifice. It calls Christians to offer their praises and vows, reflecting on the significance of the Paschal Victim. The familiar words, set here for SATB choir, convey the exhilaration of this foundational event in Christian belief, emphasizing Christ's victory and his eternal life. The music likely mirrors this sense of exultation and profound theological meaning, making it a fitting choice for Easter services.
