HYMN #0504 A&M #504 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #504: The Lord is risen indeed

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

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" Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath
498 triumphed gloriously."
'The foe behind, the deep before,
Our hosts have dared and past the sea ;

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And Pharaoh's warriors strew the
shore,
And Israel's ransom'd tribes are free.
Xit up, lift up vour voices now !

3

The whole wide world rejoices now ;
The Lord hath triumph'd gloriously \
The Lord shall reign victoriously ! .
Happy morrow,

4

Turning sorrow
Into peace and mirth !
Bondage ending,
Love descending

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O'er the earth.
Seals assuring.
Guards securing?
"Watch His earthly prison :

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Seals are shatter'd.
Guards are scatter'd ;—
Christ is risen !
w/No longer must the mourners

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weep.
Nor call departed Christians dead ;
For death is hallow'd into sleep,
And every grave becomes a bed,

8

Now once more
Eden's door
Open stands to mortal eyes ; f rise.
For Christ hath risen, and man shall

9

Now at last,
Old things past.
Hope, and joy, and peace begin :
For Christ hath won, and man shall

10

It is not exile, rest on high :
It is not sadness, peace from strife ;
To fall asleep is not to die ;
To dwell with Christ is better life.

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Where our banner leads us
We may safely go ;
Where our Chief precedes us,
We may face the foe.

12

His right arm is o'er us,
He our Guide will be :
Christ hath pone before us.
Christians, follow ye I

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The Lord is risen indeed"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #504 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 13 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: S.M
Stanza Structure: 13 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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