Christ Is Arisen

(CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN. Irregular)

F. W. Herzberger

Christ is arisen
from death’s bitter prison.
We now rejoice with gladness;
Christ will end all sadness.
Christe eleison.*
All the world had ended
had Jesus not ascended
from the grave triumphantly.
For this, Lord Christ, we honor thee.
Christe eleison.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
We now rejoice with gladness;
Christ will end all sadness.
Christe eleison.

*Translation: Christ, have mercy.