“He is Risen”
H J Vine
Our risen Lord, victorious,
Has left the tomb behind,
Ascended now, all glorious.
Life honour, fame combined
His diadem adorning
Rejoice the blood-redeemed,
And risen life’s new morning
With peace on them has beamed.
My Father and your Father,
My God and yours, He said.
The oil of endless favour
Anoints our living Head:
His cross removed the judgment
And put our sin away
We sing Him now triumphant
The risen Star of Day.
Oh blessed resurrection
Of Him Who died to save!
How hopeless the reflection,
Had He not left the grave,
But great our joy in knowing
From death our Saviour rose
With gladness overflowing
Our hope yet deeper grows.
Awake O vast creation!
Utter His glory forth!
Sing, sing, the great Salvation,
His counsel, wisdom, worth.
Behold your blest relation
To Christ the risen One!
See, see the revelation
Of God in Christ the Son.