"Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, therefore let us keep the feast." I. THE day of Resurrection! The passover of God. From death to life eternal, From earth unto the sky, Our Christ hath brought us over, With hymns of victory. 2. Our hearts be pure from evil That we may see aright The Lord in rays eternal Of resurrection-light: And, listening to His accents, May hear, so calm and plain, 3. f Now let the heavens be joyful! Let the round world keep triumph Invisible and visible, Their notes let all things blend, For Christ the Lord is risen, Our Joy that hath no end. Amen. His strongholds are spoiled. 3. O sin, thou art vanquished, Thy long reign is o'er; Though still thou dost vex us, We dread thee no more. O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah! ƒ O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah, be joyful and sing, ff Our great foe is baffled-Christ Jesus is King! 2. O death, we defy thee! A stronger than thou s.O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah, Le joyful and sing, f The grave cannot scare us-Christ Jesus is King! O sing Hallelujah, be joyful and sing, Who now can condemn us? Jesus is King! 4. Christ Our Lord Christ hath risen! Is now well-nigh past. ƒ O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah! O sing Hallelujah. be joyful and sing, ff Our foes are ai conquered-Christ Jesus is King! Amen. Hymn 191.* JUBILER (6666 88). "It is the Jubilee; it shall be holy unto you." I. BLOW Ye the trumpet, blow The gladly solemn sound Let all the nations know, To earth's remotest bound; f The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 2. Jesus, our great High Priest, Hath full atonement made; p Ye weary spirits, rest; Ye mournful souls, be glad: f The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 3. Extol the Lamb of God, The all-atoning Lamb; Redemption by His blood Throughout the world proclaim : The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. 4. Ye who have sold for nought Your heritage above, Receive it back unbought, The gift of Jesu's love: The year of jubilee is come; Return, ye ransomed sinners, home. Amen. This Hymn may be also sung to "Quam dilecta," No. 37 Anonymous. A-men. |