HYMN FOR EASTER.
"CHRIST IS RISEN."[14]
"Christ is risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept. "For since by man came death; by man came also the resurrection of the dead. "For as in Adam all die; even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
Christ is risen! Jesu lives; He lives His faithful ones to bless; The grave to life its victim gives— Our grief is changed to joyfulness. The sleeping Saints, whom Israel slew, Waking, shall list the joyful sound; He—their first fruits—doth live anew, Hell hath a mighty conqueror found. Paschal offering! spotless Lamb! For us was heard thy plaintive cry; For us, in agony and shame, Thy blood's sweet incense soar'd on high. By erring man came woe—the grave— The ground accurs'd—the blighted tree— Jesus, as man, for ransom gave Himself, from death to set us free. Christ is risen! saints, rejoice! Your hymns of praise enraptured pour— Ye heavenly angels, lend your voice— Jesus shall reign for evermore!
Hallelujah! Amen.