A cornerstone of Christian Easter traditions, this hymn combines Charles Wesley's triumphant lyrics with a melody from the Lyra Davidica hymnbook. Its brass arrangement reflects celebratory Easter services.
This jubilant Easter hymn, with lyrics by Charles Wesley (1739), celebrates Christ's resurrection. Its triumphant melody and alleluia refrains have made it a cornerstone of Christian liturgy for centuries. The descant arrangement for treble voices adds a soaring counter-melody to the fourth verse.