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HYMN #0136 A&M #136 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 7 7 7 4 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #136: Christ the Lord is risen again

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

1
O Christ, the heavens' Eternal
Creator, unto Thee we sing,
With God the Father ever One,
Co-equal, co-eternal Son,
2
Thy Hand, when firstthe world began,
Made in Thine own pure Image man,
And link'd to fleshly form of earth
A living soul of heavenly birth.
3
And when the envious crafty foe
Had marr'd Thy noblest work below,
Thou didst our ruin'd state repair
By deigning flesh Thyself to wear.
4
Once of a Virgin born to save,
And now new-born from death's dark
0 Christ, Thou bidd'st us rise with
From death to immortality.
5
Eternal Shepherd, Thou art wont
To cleanse Thy sheep within the font,
That mystic bath, that grave of sin.
Where ransom'd souls new life begin.
6
¥ Divine Redeemer. Thou didst deign
o bear for us the Cross of pain,
Ami frcelv pay the precious price
Of ail Thy Blood in sacrifice.
7
Jesu, do Thou to every heart
Unceasing Paschal joy impart :
From death of sin and guilty strife
Set free the new-born sons of life.
8
All praise be Thine, 0 risen Lord,
From death to endless life restored ;
All praise to God the Father be
And Holy Ghost eternally.
8
Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Christ the Lord is risen again"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #136 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 9 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: 7 7 7 7 4
  • Stanza Structure: 9 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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