Yesterday I quoted the rather sombre 4th verse of the Epiphany Carol 'We three kings', today it is the turn of the jubilant fifth verse:Glorious now, behold him arise,
King, and God, and Sacrifice!
Heaven sings Alleluia!
Alleluia! the earth replies.
Yes, today is our day of Easter joy - Christ is risen! Today heaven is wedded to earth, and man is reconciled with God! Once more the Church on earth echoes the song of the angels in heaven - Alleluia! Alleluia!
It is this 15th Station which crowns the other 14 Stations, as the lovely Easter hymn expresses it so well:
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!
Sinner to redeem and save, Alleluia!
But the pains that he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
HAPPY EASTER!
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Happy Easter! When I first saw the Vigil booklet I noted no hymns so we were delighted to find that "Jesus Christ is risen today" was included at the end of the service and provided as an insert. HAPPY EASTER!
Wonderful picture! Happy Easter!
In my humble opinion, no Easter Vigil is complete without it. It is my favourite hymn!
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