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VGW(RI.768.008
31 Mar 1768:11 (99)
AN ODE FOR EASTER DAY.
Recitative.
Now is Christ ris'n;--now messiah reigns;
The grave is conquer'd;--satan bound in chains.
Angels, that roll'd the trusty stone away,
Join your glad songs to celebrate this day:
With golden harps and every tuneful string,
Make skies resound and echoing valleys ring.
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Chorus.
Angels and men transported cry,
All glory be to God on high;
Now join the sweet triumphant lay,
For Jesus Christ is ris'n to-day;
Ye organ hallelujahs play,
Our saviour Christ is ris'n to-day.
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