Verse 1

CHRIST Jesus lay in death’s strong bands For our offenses given; But now at God’s right hand He stands, And brings us life from heaven: Wherefore let us joyful be, And sing to God right thankfully Loud songs of Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Verse 2

It was a strange and dreadful strife, When life and death contended; The victory remained with life, The reign of death was ended: Stript of power, no more it reigns; An empty form alone remains; His sting is lost for ever. Hallelujah!

Verse 3

So let us keep the festival Whereto the Lord invites us; Christ is Himself the joy of all, The Sun that warms and lights us; By His grace He doth impart Eternal sunshine to the heart; The night of sin is ended. Hallelujah!

Verse 4

Then let us feast this Easter day On the true Bread of heaven. The Word of grace hath purged away The old and wicked leave; Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink indeed, Faith lives upon no other. Hallelujah!

Background: Christ Jesus Lay In Death’s Strong Bands