Rejoice, dear Christendom, to-day,

For Christ hath overcome,

His bitter pains have passed away,

And empty stands His tomb;

Those bitter pains had been our lot,

If Christ for us had borne them not,

Great bliss hath risen on us to-day:

Alleluia.

O Easter Day, our voices ne'er

Can praise thee fittingly,

Since God, whose power all things declare,

Such glory puts on thee;

But let us keep thee as we can,

Angels to-day rejoice with man,

When rose that Sun so wondrous fair:

Alleluia.

O Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord,

We share Thy joy to-day!

All those who hear and keep Thy Word

Are glad with Thee to-day!

All Christian people now rejoice

With freshened hearts and gladsome voice,

Glory to Thee our Blessed Lord:

Alleluia.

Praise to the Father and the Son,

And to the Holy Ghost;

For all the sins that we have done,

To-day forgive us most;

And give us peace and unity,

From now to all eternity,

So sing we as the ages run:

Alleluia.