That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

That Easter day with joy was bright,
the sun shone out with fairer light, Alleluia, alleluia!
when, to their longing eyes restored,
the glad apostles saw their Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!

His risen flesh with radiance glowed,
his wounded hands and feet he showed, Alleluia, alleluia!
those scars their solemn witness gave
that Christ was risen from the grave.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!

O Jesus, King of gentleness,
with constant love our hearts possess, Alleluia, alleluia!
to you our lips will ever raise
the tribute of our grateful praise.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!

O lord of all, with us abide
in this our joyful Eastertide; Alleluia, alleluia!
from every weapon death can wield.
your own redeemed forever shield.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!

All praise to you, O risen Lord,
from death to endless life restored; Alleluia, alleluia!
to God the Father equal praise,
and Spirit blest, our songs we raise.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia!