Joy to the world, Christ lives again!
Let earth rejoice and sing!
No more enclosed in cold, dark grave,
Let Christ’s new reign begin.
Joy to the earth, new life is here!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing!
He lives to bring us to our God
And draw salvation near.
Sin reigns no more; Christ sets us free!
Lift up your voice and sing!
His life, once gone, now never ends;
This is our life to be!
Christ lives to reign in truth and grace;
Now let all peoples sing!
His mercy and his justice sure
Shall reign in every place.
TEXT: Charles Spence Freeman, March 2026 MUSIC:
Tune ANTIOCH, attr. G.F. Handel, 1742; Art. Lowell Mason, 1836
Probably the most foolish thing I have done in the 6 1/2 year project of trying to be a hymn writer. Yes, it's that tune. Yes, it starts with those words. And it's an Easter hymn.
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