Lyrics
See what a morning, gloriously bright
With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem;
Folded the grave-clothes
Tomb filled with light,
As the angels announce Christ is risen!
See God’s salvation plan, wrought in love,
Borne in pain, paid in sacrifice,
Fulfilled in Christ, the Man, for He lives,
Christ is risen from the dead!
See Mary weeping: ‘Where is He laid?
As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb;
Hears a voice speaking, calling her name:
It’s the Master, the Lord raised to life again!
The voice that spans the years,
Speaking life, stirring hope,
Bringing peace to us,
Will sound till He appears,
For He lives, Christ is risen from the dead!
One with the Father, Ancient of Days,
Through the Spirit
Who clothes faith with certainty,
Honour and blessing, glory and praise
To the King crowned
With power and authority!
And we are raised with Him,
Death is dead, love has won
Christ has conquered;
And we shall reign with Him,
For He lives, Christ is risen from the dead!
A lively modern hymn celebrating the Easter Sunday story
This co-write with Keith Getty is one of several ‘story songs’ we have written depicting moments in the life of Jesus and their significance for all humanity. I think it’s vitally important we root our worship in historical fact; Christianity is not just an outlook on life, a code of behaviour, or a series of transcendent experiences; it’s a wholehearted response to the truth of God founded on the real-life words and actions of Jesus.
I think the song works best with the energy and rhythmic pulse of a band, and would obviously work as a joyful opener on Easter Sunday!
Resources
Ultimate Collection – Stuart Townend
Stuart Townend: Monument to Mercy & Lord of Every Heart