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For other versions of these lyrics, see Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Wesley).
For other versions of this hymn tune, see Easter Hymn (tune).
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The anonymous tune, usually titled Easter Hymn, was first published in Lyra Davidica. It is sometimes erroneously attributed to John Worgan.

Henry Augustine SmithRobert RobinsonThe Army and Navy Hymnal — Christ the Lord Is Risen To-day1738320Charles Wesley
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  1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
    Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!
    Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
    Sing, ye heav'ns,and earth reply. Alleluia!
  2. Lives again our glorious King: Alleluia!
    Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
    Dying once, he all doth save: Alleluia!
    Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
  3. Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
    Fought the fight, the battle won; Alleluia!
    Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia!
    Christ has opened Paradise. Alleluia!
  4. Soar we now, where Christ has led, Alleluia!
    Following our exalted Head; Alleluia!
    Made like him, like him we rise. Alleluia!
    Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!
    Amen.
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