This is one of my favorite hymns, one of Charles Wesley's. Recorded in Raleigh NC for Easter 2024.
lyrics
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where's thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
credits
released March 31, 2024
Jason Harrod, Guitars and vocal
“What singer-songwriter Jason Harrod does best is turn daily moments numinous. Quite simply, Harrod’s imagination is for
this world; he finds deep secrets in ordinary places.” — Image Journal
Shannon's a sometime touring buddy of mine who's got a voice like honey dipped in gold. I sang on "I'll Be Glad," which was later covered by Will Oldham. I'm excited for her forthcoming new album. Jason Harrod
Colin's a NY native who plays like he came from the Blue Ridge Mountains. He sounds like Paul Simon after a few bourbons. I'm proud to have sung on a few of these great tunes. Jason Harrod
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