A triumphant Easter hymn with roots in 18th-century Methodist hymnody, combining Charles Wesley's lyrical theology with a jubilant Welsh melody.
A jubilant Easter hymn celebrating Christ's resurrection, with roots in Latin hymnody and the Baroque musical tradition. The "Alleluia" refrains reflect its liturgical use.
A traditional Easter hymn with roots in medieval Latin liturgy, later adapted into English. The melody is often associated with celebratory Easter worship.
"Jesus Christ is Risen Today" is a cornerstone of Easter music, with lyrics by Charles Wesley set to a medieval tune. The hymn celebrates resurrection through triumphant Alleluias, originating from a Latin hymn and later adapted into English hymnals.
This iconic Easter hymn combines Charles Wesley's 1739 English adaptation of the Latin text "Surrexit Christus hodie" with an anonymous medieval melody. The triumphant lyrics celebrate Christ's resurrection, while the majestic tune (originally from Bohemia) features distinctive alleluia refrains. First published in Wesley's "Hymns and Sacred Poems", it became a cornerstone of Anglican and Protestant Easter services.
