Jesus Christ is risen today

General information

This is a popular Easter hymn. The words are originally Bohemian, from the 14th Century, translated by John Walsh, 1708, and John Arnold, 1749. Fourth stanza by Charles Wesley, 1740.

Settings by composers

• Anonymous — Jesus Christ is risen today  English SB,TB
• William Billings — Resurrection  English SATB
• William Henry Monk — Easter Hymn  English SATB

 

Text and translations

English text Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Sing we to our God above Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; Alleluia! External links add links here