Since Christ's resurrection is central to the Christian faith, mention of his resurrection occurs in literally thousands of songs and hymns. However, in the ones below the theme of resurrection is more strongly developed. Lyrics and tunes to the older hymns can usually be found in the CyberHymnal (www.cyberhymnal.org). Lyrics and tunes to the newer hymns and choruses can often be found in the Song Select feature of www.CCLI.com.
"All Ye that Seek the Lord Who Died," words: Charles Wesley (1746), music Wenzel Müller. A 12-verse ballad of the resurrection story.
"Alleluia! Sing to Jesus," words: William C. Dix (1866), music: Rowland H. Prichard (1830).
"Because He Lives," words and music by William J. and Gloria Gaither (©1971, William J. Gaither, Inc.; Gaither Copyright Management)
"Christ Arose!" words and music: Robert Lowry (1874).
"Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!" words: Brian Wren (1984, ©1986 Hope Publishing Company), music: Polish carol, arranged by Edith M.G. Reed (1926), harmonized by Austin C. Lovelace (1964, © 1964, The United Methodist Publishing House). (Chalice Hymnal, #222)
"Christ Is Risen, Christ Is Risen," words: Archer T. Gurney (1862), music: Arthur S. Sullivan (1874).
"Christ the Lord is Risen Today," words: Charles Wesley (1739), music: from Lyra Davidica (1708).
"Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain," words: John of Damascus (8th century), translated by John M. Neale, music: Arthur S. Sullivan.
"Crown Him with Many Crowns," words: Matthew Bridges (1851) and Godfrey Thring (1874), music: George J. Elvey (1868).
"Day of Resurrection, The," words: John of Damascus (8th century, Anastaseōs hēmera), translated by John M. Neale (1862); music Henry Smart (tune: Lancashire, 1835).
"Easter Song" Anne Herring and Jack Schrader (©1974, Latter Rain Music, admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing).
"He Arose" ("I believe in the resurrection of God's son"), by Rick Muchow (©1992, Rick Muchow, Encouraging Music).
"He Lives!" words and music: Alfred H. Ackley (© 1933, 1961, RodeheaverCo., a div. of Word, Inc.)
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives," words: Charles Wesley, music: George F. Handel.
"I Know that My Redeemer Lives," words: Samuel Medley (1775), music: Duke Street, attributed to John Hatton (1793).
"I Know That My Redeemer Liveth," words: Jessie Brown Pounds (1893), music: James H. Fillmore (1893)
"In the Tomb So Cold" ("Christ Is Risen"), by Graham Kendrick (©1986, Thankyou Music, admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing).
"Jesus Is Alive," by Ron Kenoly (©1987, Integrity's Hosanna! Music).
"Lift Up, Lift Up Your Voices Now," words: John M. Neale (1851), music: John B. Calkin (tune: Waltham, 1872)
"O Sons and Daughters, Sing Your Praise," words: Jean Tisserand (15th century), translated by Ruth Duck (©1993); music: 15th century French carol. (Chalice Hymnal, #220)
"Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done, The," Latin (12th century, Finita jam sunt praelia), translated by Francis Pott (1861), music: Giovanni P. da Palestrina (1591), adapted by William Henry Monk (1861).
"Thine Is the Glory," words: Edmond L. Budry (1904), translated by R. Birch Hoyle (1923), music: George F. Handel (1746).
"'Welcome, Happy Morning!' Age to Age Shall Say," words: Venantius Fortunatus (c. 590, Salve, festa dies), translated by John Ellerton (1868), music: Arthur S. Sullivan (1872).
"You're Alive," by Graham Kendrick (©1983, Thankyou Music, admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
(St. Louis, MO: Chalice Press, 1995)
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