Christ is Risen

Chris deSilva

Refrain
Christ is risen, victorious over death!
Empty is the tomb where once he lay.
Christ is risen!  Eternal life is ours.
"Alleluia" is our song today.

Verse 1
The risen Son turned darkness into light.
He has defeated Satan's evil crew.
The bonds of sin no longer hold us tight.
Creation is made new!

Verse 2
The sacrifice once made by Abraham
gained him God's favour for eternity.
Our sacrifice is Christ, the spotless Lamb.
His Blood has set us free!

Verse 3
The Israelites fled Egypt in the night
to follow Moses to the Promised Land.
We follow Christ, out leader and our light.
Salvation is at hand!

Verse 4
Old hearts of stone, so hard with selfishness,
cannot withstand the power from above.
Christ's Spirit changes stones to living flesh:
new hearts that beat with love!

Verse 5
Only-begotten Son, we sing your praise,
one with the Father and the Heav'nly Dove.
With joy your death and rising fill our days.
We live in holy love!

Final Refrain
Christ is risen, victorious over death!  Alleluia!
Empty is the tomb where once he lay.  Alleluia!
Christ is risen!  Eternal life is ours.  Alleluia!
Our endless song now rises every day:   Alleluia!


Copyright © 2013 Christopher J. S. deSilva.  All rights reserved.