Lent Easter and Pentecost

This handwritten sheet brings together two beloved hymns that carry a choir from the solemn reflection of the Passion to the explosive joy of the Resurrection. The first piece, Robert Lowry’s "He Arose!", begins with the quiet, almost breathless anticipation of the tomb before bursting into a triumphant, fast-paced chorus that declares Christ's victory over death. It is a staple for Easter Sunday morning, where the contrast between the slow, measured verses and the lively refrain always wakes up the congregation and sets a celebratory tone for the Mass.

Just below it sits Philip Paul Bliss’s "Hallelujah! What A Saviour!", a deeply moving reflection on the "Man of Sorrows." This hymn is perfect for Lenten services and Holy Week, walking singers through the shame, the sacrifice, and ultimately the exaltation of Christ. The steady, chordal progression makes it highly accessible for a four-part choir to sing with deep expression. Having both pieces on one page gives a choir director a ready-made journey from Good Friday's quiet reverence to Easter's resounding Alleluias, making it a highly practical sheet for the busiest liturgical season of the year.