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An Easter Carol
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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An Easter Carol by Charles Wood — Lyrics
Joy in thee, joy to thee,
Day of our victory!
Joy that old things are past away:
For thee the bells are ringing,
Quires are singing,
Flow'rets springing,
Sunbeams flinging
Over earth their gladdest ray:
When He arose
From calm repose,
To crush our foes
And our woes.
Burst is the prison,
Sin is vanquish'd,
Death hath fled:
He hath arisen,
He is living that was dead.
Joy for sorrow,
Happy morrow,
After night of terror:
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About An Easter Carol
The text of this Easter Carol bursts with the triumphant joy of Christ's resurrection. It paints a vivid scene of victory over sin and death, with bells ringing, choirs singing, and nature itself responding to the risen Lord. The words describe the overcoming of sorrow, fear, and weakness, replaced by peace, wisdom, and strength. Charles Wood's setting for SATB voices in English captures this exultant message, portraying the ultimate triumph of life over death and the dawn of a new, victorious day.
