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Surrexit Christus hodie

Traditional

“Surrexit Christus hodie” as printed in Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences (1867).

Traditional: Collected Lyrics Text 316 1867 · historical text
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This text comes from Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences, edited by John Mason Neale, a historical songbook transcribed on Wikisource and reproduced from the pinned revision linked below.

Verse 1

To-day the Victor o'er His foes

For human consolation rose,

Alleluia.

Who, two days since, through torments ran

To succour miserable man.

Alleluia.

The holy women to the tomb

With gifts of precious ointment come:

Alleluia.

And Christ the Lord they seek with pain,

For our transgressions Who was slain.

Alleluia.

An Angel clad in white appears

To bring glad tidings to their ears.

Alleluia.

"Fear not! O trembling ones!" saith he,

"But go your ways to Galilee!"

Alleluia.

"Make speed and tell the Apostles this,

That He is risen—the Lord of bliss!"

Alleluia.

To Peter then the King of Heaven

Appeared, and after to the Eleven.

Alleluia.

In this our Paschal Joy we raise

To Christ the Lord our songs of praise.

Alleluia.

To God on High all laud give we;

The Ever Blessed Trinity!

Alleluia!

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Traditional words. Historical text published in Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences (1867); public domain. No claim to a modern recording or arrangement.

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Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences (1867), edited by John Mason Neale, “Surrexit Christus hodie”

The 1867 published edition is in the public domain in the United States (pre-1931 publication). Entries whose credited author or translator died more than 70 years ago are also in the public domain in life-plus-70 jurisdictions; other entries are held.

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