Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen

An Easter text by Herbert F. Brokering (1926-2009) set to the tune EARTH AND ALL STARS by David N. Johnson (1922-87). As the Lutheran supplement With One Voice was being prepared in 1995, its editors suggested to Herbert that he write an Easter hymn for Johnson's tune EARTH AND ALL STARS that would draw together thoughts and themes from throughout the Easter season.  The result is this hymn that has come to hold a special place for many. (Stanza 2 recalls the account of the disciples on the road to Emmaus [Luke 24:13-49], incorporating one of the hallmark's of Brokering's poetry: the word "surprise.")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysDmJ035FMo  (omits stanza 3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx7h0ShOJIE

1. 

Alleluia!

    Jesus is risen!

Trumpets resounding in glorious light!

    Splendor, the Lamb,

    Heaven forever!

Oh, what a miracle God has in sight!

Jesus is risen and we shall arise:

Give God the glory! Alleluia!

2. 

Walking the way,

    Christ in the center

Telling the story to open our eyes;

     Breaking our bread,

    Giving us glory:

Jesus our blessing, our constant surprise.

Jesus is risen and we shall arise:

Give God the glory! Alleluia!

3. 

Jesus the vine,

    We are the branches;

Life in the Spirit the fruit of the tree;

    Heaven to earth,

    Christ to the people,

Gift of the future now flowing to me.

Jesus is risen and we shall arise:

Give God the glory! Alleluia!

4. 

Weeping, be gone;

     Sorrow, be silent:

Death put asunder, and Easter is bright.

    Cherubim sing:

    “O grave, be open!”

Clothe us in wonder, adorn us in light.

Jesus is risen and we shall arise:

Give God the glory! Alleluia!

5. 

City of God,

     Easter forever,

Golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb,

    River of life,

    Saints and archangels,

Sing with creation to God the I AM!

Jesus is risen and we shall arise:

Give God the glory! Alleluia!