The Lord Has Come Again Lyrics

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1 Christ the Lord is ris'n again;
Christ has broken death's strong chain.
Hark, the angels shout for joy,
singing evermore on high:
Hallelujah!

2 He who gave for us his life,
who for us endured the strife,
is our Paschal Lamb today.
We too sing for joy and say:
Hallelujah!

3 He who bore all pain and loss
comfortless upon the cross
lives in glory now on high,
pleads for us, and hears our cry:
Hallelujah!

4 He whose path no records tell
has descended into hell;
he the strong man armed has bound
and in highest heav'n is crowned.
Hallelujah!

5 He who slumbered in the grave
is exalted now to save;
now through Christendom it rings
that the Lamb is King of kings.
Hallelujah!

6 Now he bids us tell abroad
how the lost may be restored,
how the penitent forgiv'n,
how we too may enter heav'n,
Hallelujah!

Source: Christian Worship: Hymnal #459

Author: Michael Weisse

Michael Weiss was born at Neisse, in Silesia. He was a pastor among the Bohemian Brethren, and a contemporary with Luther. His hymns have received commendation. He died in 1540. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

Translator: Catherine Winkworth

Catherine Winkworth (b. Holborn, London, England, 1827; d. Monnetier, Savoy, France, 1878) is well known for her English translations of German hymns; her translations were polished and yet remained close to the original. Educated initially by her mother, she lived with relatives in Dresden, Germany, in 1845, where she acquired her knowledge of German and interest in German hymnody. After residing near Manchester until 1862, she moved to Clifton, near Bristol. A pioneer in promoting women's rights, Winkworth put much of her energy into the encouragement of higher education for women. She translated a large number of German hymn texts from hymnals owned by a friend, Baron Bunsen. Though often altered, these translations continue to be used i… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Christ the Lord is risen again! Christ has broken ev'ry chain!
Title:	Christ the Lord is risen again!
German Title:	Christus ist erstanden
Author:	Michael Weisse (1531)
Translator:	Catherine Winkworth (1858)
Meter:	7.7.7.7.4
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Alleluia, alleluia
Copyright:	Public Domain

Notes

Scripture References:
st. 2 = Rom. 8:34, Heb. 7:25
st. 4 = John 3:5

As a basis for his text "Christus ist erstanden," Michael Weisse (b. Neisse, Silesia, Poland, c. 1480; d. Landskron, Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, 1534) turned to the same earlier sources that Martin Luther had turned to just a few years earlier (PHH 398). Weisse also reworked the older chorale "Christ ist erstanden," at that time a popular "leise"–a song that included a "Kyrie eleison" refrain shortened to "kirleis" or "leis." The original "Christ is erstanden" was developed from the Latin sequence "Victimae Paschali laudes" (c. 1100). Weisse's chorale was published in the first German-language Bohemian hymnal Ein Neugesängbuchlein (1531), which he edited. The hymnal contained 155 hymns, with some original texts written by Weisse and others translated by him from Bohemian. Many of Weisse's hymn texts also found their way into later German hymnals.

Weisse was a monk in Breslau when he came in contact with the writings of Martin Luther. After leaving the Roman Catholic Church, he joined the Bohemian Brethren, spiritual descendants of John Hus, who were later called Moravians. A leader among the Bohemian Brethren, Weisse established a number of their German-speaking communities and was sent to consult with Luther on issues of theology.

Catherine Winkworth (PHH 194) translated Weisse's text, which was published in her Lyra Germanica (1858). Originally entitled "Song of Triumph," the translation began with the words, "Christ the Lord is risen again." The Psalter Hymnal includes Winkworth's stanzas 1, 3, 7, and 6 (in that order).

Stanzas 1 and 2 focus on the Christ, who suffered death on the cross but who is now exalted in glory as our mediator. Stanza 3 is a prayer especially suited for celebration of Lord's Supper. Stanza 4 encourages us to preach the good news to extend Christ's kingdom. Each stanza concludes with an "alleluia." The final refrain rings in even more "alleluias" and includes the cosmic testimony "the Lamb is King of kings!"

Liturgical Use:
Easter; Ascension; Lord's Supper.

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Ancient and Modern #200a

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: WÜRTTEMBERG Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Michael Weisse (c. 1480-1534) Meter: 77 77 and Alleluia Scripture: Luke 24:46-48; Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Peter 3:18-20 Date: 2013 Subject: Angels | ; Church Year | Christ the King; Church Year | Easter; Easter | ; Forgiveness | ; Future hope | ; Jesus | Names and images for; The Second Sunday of Easter | Year A

Ancient and Modern #200b

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Michael Weisse (c. 1480-1534) Meter: 77 77 and Alleluia Scripture: Luke 24:46-48; Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Peter 3:18-20 Date: 2013 Subject: Angels | ; Church Year | Christ the King; Church Year | Easter; Easter | ; Forgiveness | ; Future hope | ; Jesus | Names and images for; The Second Sunday of Easter | Year A

Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #172

Display Title: Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Again First Line: Christ, the Lord, is ris'n again Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, ca. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 with alleluias Date: 2019 Subject: Seasonal Music | Easter

Christian Worship #155

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: CHRISTUS IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 4 Date: 1993 Subject: Easter |

Christian Worship #459

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 with hallelujah Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 2:8-11; 1 Peter 3:18-19; Revelation 17:14 Date: 2021 Subject: Easter |

Common Praise (1998) #217

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: WÜRTEMBURG (STRAF MICH NICHT) Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); Michael Weisse (1488?-1534) Meter: 77 77 with Alleluia Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1-18; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Revelation 5:11-14; Revelation 19:11-16 Date: 1998 Subject: Easter (season) |

Common Praise #141a

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 and Alleluia Scripture: Luke 11:21-22; Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:24; Acts 2:31-33; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 John 3:5; Revelation 17:14 Date: 2000 Subject: Easter | ; Easter Day | Year C; Easter II | Year B

Common Praise #141b

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: WÜRTEMBERG Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 and Alleluia Scripture: Luke 11:21-22; Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:24; Acts 2:31-33; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 15:19; 1 John 3:5; Revelation 17:14 Date: 2000 Subject: Easter | ; Easter Day | Year C; Easter II | Year B

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #103

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: WÜRTEMBERG Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 with Alleluia Scripture: Matthew 12:29; Mark 3:27; Luke 11:22; Luke 15:24; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 3:18-19; Revelation 5:6; Revelation 19:16 Date: 2000 Subject: Easter | ; Year A | Easter 6

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #153

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: WÜRTTEMBERG Author: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878); M. Weisse (1480-1534) Meter: 7 7 7 7 4 Date: 1987 Subject: Easter | The Resurrection of Christ; Easter 1 | The Upper Room; Easter 2 | The Emmaus Road; Easter 3 | The Resurrection and the Life; God, Saviour | Risen and Victorious

Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #442

Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #420

Display Title: Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Again First Line: Christ, the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, ca. 1480-1534 Scripture: Nahum 1:13; Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:6; John 1:29; Romans 8:27; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 3:18; Revelation 19:1 Date: 2012 Subject: Paschal Mystery | ; Resurrection | ; The Liturgical Year | Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year | The Ascension of the Lord

Moravian Book of Worship #360

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Ris'n Again First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: CHRISTUS IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth; Michael Weisse Meter: 7.7.7.7.4. Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; Luke 24:34; Luke 24:44-49; John 20:1-18; Hebrews 7:25 Date: 1995 Subject: Christian year--Easter | ; Easter |

One in Faith #461

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, c.1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 with Alleluias Date: 2015 Subject: Easter |

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #407

Display Title: Christ the Lord Ascends to Reign First Line: Christ the Lord ascends to reign Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth; Michael Wiesse Meter: 77 77 4 with refrain Scripture: Psalm 72:8; Romans 8; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7; Hebrews 7:25 Date: 1987 Subject: Alleluias | ; Ascension & Reign of Christ | ; Lamb of God | ; Missions | ; Witness |

Rejoice in the Lord #323

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is ris'n again Tune Title: CHRISTUS IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth; M. Weisse Meter: 77.77 with alleluias Scripture: Matthew 12:29; Mark 3:7; Luke 11:21; 1 Peter 3:19; Revelation 19:16 Date: 1985 Source: Christus ist erstanden

The Cyber Hymnal #905

Display Title: Christ the Lord is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: WÜRTTEMBERG Author: Catherine Winkworth; Michael Weisse Meter: 77.774 Source: Lyra Germanica, 1858

The Hymnal 1982 #184

Display Title: Alleluia First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878; Michael Weisse, 1480-1534 Meter: 77. 77. 4 with Refrain Date: 1985

The New English Hymnal #105a

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again! First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again! Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 and Alleluya Date: 1986 Subject: The Christian Year | Eastertide Source: German

The New English Hymnal #105b

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again! First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again! Tune Title: WÜRTEMBURG Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Meter: 77 77 and Alleluya Date: 1986 Subject: The Christian Year | Eastertide Source: German

The Presbyterian Hymnal #112

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth; Michael Weisse Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12 Date: 1990 Subject: Jesus Christ | Kingship

Together in Song #365

Display Title: Christ the Lord is risen again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: CHRISTUS IST ERSTANDEN Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78; Michael Weisse, 1488-1534 Meter: 77.77 and Hallelujah Scripture: Luke 24:44-49; John 20:19-23; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 Date: 1999 Subject: Baptism | ; Church Triumphant | ; Easter | ; Forgiveness | ; Jesus Christ | Redeemer; Jesus Christ | Resurrection; Lamb of God | ; New Life in Christ | ; Proclamation: Witness | ; Resurrection |

Worship and Service Hymnal #78

Display Title: Christ the Lord Is Risen Again First Line: Christ the Lord is risen again Tune Title: LLANFAIR Author: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878; Michael Weisse, c. 1480-1534 Date: 2006 Subject: Chorales | ; Christ | Resurrection; Resurrection |

Include 210 pre-1979 instances

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