THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
Note.—Another tune to this hymn will be found in the Appendix.
Michael Weisse, c. 1480–1534.
Tr. C. Winkworth.
Christ ist erstanden
CHRIST the Lord is risen again!
Christ hath broken every chain!
Hark, the angels shout for joy,
Singing evermore on high,
Alleluya!
2 He who gave for us his life,
Who, for us endured the strife,
Is our Paschal Lamb to-day!
We too sing for joy, and say
Alleluya!
3 He who bore all pain and loss
Comfortless upon the Cross,
Lives in glory now on high,
Pleads for us, and hears our cry.
Alleluya!
4 He whose path no records tell,
Who descended into hell;
Who the strong man armed hath bound,
Now in highest heaven is crowned.
Alleluya!
5 Now he bids us tell abroad
How the lost may be restored,
How the penitent forgiven,
How we too may enter heaven.
Alleluya!
6. Thou, our Paschal Lamb indeed,
Christ, to-day thy people feed;
Take our sins and guilt away,
That we all may sing for ay,
Alleluya!
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