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| CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY | |
| Set to hymn tune: EASTER HYMN |
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| Text: Charles Wesley |
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| Music: Lyra Davidica |
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| Number of Stanzas: 4 |
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| Key: C major |
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| First line of hymn: Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! |
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| Descant text: Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted head, Alleluia! Made like him, we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! |
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| Highest note (Middle C = C3): G4 |
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| Suggested Use: Easter |
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| Comments: This version uses the inclusive line: 'Earth and heaven in chorus say,' rather than the traditional 'Sons of men and angels say.' Some hymnals include 2 more stanzas: 5) Hail the Lord of earth and heaven... 6) King of glory, soul of bliss... |
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