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Hymn - Christ has risen, the mighty Lion
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Jonathan Harris
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Hymn - Christ has risen, the mighty Lion by Robert Page — Lyrics
CHRIST has risen, the mighty Lion;
hell defeated beneath Him lies;
Christ has risen, the Lamb of mercy
once an innocent sacrifice;
Heaven sings and the earth sings with it,
wave of ocean with joy replies.
Light comes up from the depths abyssal,
brightness streams from the shades of night;
shoots have sprung from the Grain that perished
thrusting out into life and light;
sea and land and the skies above them
all rejoice with the new delight.
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About Hymn - Christ has risen, the mighty Lion
Robert Page has set a joyful English text celebrating the Resurrection. The lyrics speak of Christ as the victorious Lion and merciful Lamb, whose sacrifice has overcome death and darkness. The music is for SATB choir and expresses the exultant message of Easter, with imagery of light overcoming the abyss and new life springing forth. The text calls for a celebration of this day, which brings blessings and banishes fear, highlighting its supreme importance in the Christian year.
