Hymn of the Month - April

The Hymn of the Month for the month of April is "Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia." The hymn is relatively new to our Lutheran hymnal, with the text being written in 1938. The music comes to us from Tanzania, which is a country in eastern Africa. This hymn is used during the season of Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The hymn has five verses, as well as a refrain which comes after each stanza.

Refrain: Let us sing praise to Him with endless joy
Death's fearful sting He has come to destroy
Our sin forgiving, alleluia!
Jesus is living, alleluia!

1. Christ has arisen alleluia.
Rejoice and praise Him, alleluia.
For our Redeemer burst from the tomb,
Even from death, dispelling its gloom.

2. For three long days the grave did its worst
Until its strength by God was dispersed.
He who gives life did death undergo;
And its conquest His might did show

3. The angel said to them, "Do not fear!
You look for Jesus who is not here.
See for yourselves the tomb is all bare;
Only the grave cloths are lying there."

4. "Go spread the news: He's not in the grave;
he has arisen this world to save.
Jesus' redeeming labors are done;
Even the battle with sin is won."

5. Christ has arisen; He sets us free;
Alleluia, to Him praises be.
Jesus is living! Let us all sing;
He reigns triumphant, heavenly King.