173. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!

Verse 1

Good Christian friends, rejoice and sing!

Now is the triumph of our King!

To all the world glad news we bring:

Chorus 1

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 2

The Lord of life is risen for aye;

Bring flowers of song to strew His way;

Let all mankind rejoice and say:

Chorus 3

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 4

Praise we in songs of victory

That love, that life which cannot die,

And sing with hearts uplifted high:

Chorus 5

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Verse 6

Thy name we bless, O risen Lord,

And sing today with one accord

The life laid down, the life restored:

Chorus 7

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!