Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

An Easter hymn by Bernard Kyamanywa (b. 1938), translated by Howard S. Olsen (1922-2010) has become a favorite in our Lutheran Service Book hymnal (LSB 466).  The tune MFURAHINI HALELUYA is from Tanzania in Africa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmWgMeD5cmg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE2zi1JqnSw

1.
Christ has arisen, alleluia.
Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia.
For our Redeemer burst from the tomb,
Even from death, dispelling its gloom.
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
    Jesus is living, alleluia!
2. 
For three long days the grave did its worst
Until its strength by God was dispersed.
He who gives life did death undergo;
And in its conquest His might did show.
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
    Jesus is living, alleluia!
3. 
The angel said to them, “Do not fear!
You look for Jesus who is not here.
See for yourselves the tomb is all bare;
Only the grave cloths are lying there.”
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
    Jesus is living, alleluia!
4. 
“Go spread the news: He’s not in the grave;
He has arisen this world to save.
Jesus’ redeeming labors are done;
Even the battle with sin is won.”
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
    Jesus is living, alleluia!
5. 
Christ has arisen; He sets us free;
Alleluia, to Him praises be.
Jesus is living! Let us all sing;
He reigns triumphant, heavenly king.
Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy;
Death’s fearful sting He has come to destroy.
    Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
    Jesus is living, alleluia!

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