Alleluia! He is Risen!

The Victimae Paschali

(Easter Sequence)

Christians, to the Paschal Victim
Offer your thankful praises!
A Lamb the sheep redeemeth,
Christ Who only is sinless
Reconcileth sinners to the Father!

Death and life have contended
In that combat stupendous —
The Prince of Life, Who died,
Reigns immortal!

Speak, Mary, declaring
What thou sawest, wayfaring:
”The tomb of Christ, Who is living,
The glory of Jesus’ Resurrection,
Bright angels attesting,
The Shroud and napkin resting.
Yea, Christ my hope is arisen,
To Galilee He goes before you!”

Christ indeed from death has risen,
Our new life obtaining.
Have mercy, Victor King,
Ever reigning!
Amen.

ALLELUIA!