Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

Jonathan Anderson • September 29, 2025

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” is a hymn that bursts with victory. Every line proclaims the heart of the Christian faith — that Jesus is alive. It’s not quiet or reserved; it’s a celebration. This hymn invites all of creation to rejoice, because the grave could not hold the Savior.

The Story Behind the Hymn

Written by Charles Wesley in 1739, this hymn was first sung at the inaugural service of the Foundry Chapel in London, the first Methodist meeting house. Wesley wrote it as a bold declaration of Christ’s resurrection, packed with scriptural truth and joyful repetition. The repeated “Alleluia” after each line wasn’t in the original version but was added later to match the celebratory tone of Easter worship.


The tune most commonly associated with it, Easter Hymn, adds a bright and triumphant energy that has made it a staple of Easter services for centuries.


What Makes It Powerful

This hymn captures the joy of victory over death. It doesn’t dwell on sorrow — it moves forward with hope. The resurrection changes everything, and this song helps believers experience that truth with every note and phrase.


A verse that echoes this message is 1 Corinthians 15:55–57 (NIV):

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”… But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

That’s the heart of this hymn — celebration because Jesus conquered the grave.


My Violin Cover

When I arranged “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” for violin, I focused on keeping the energy high and joyful. The melody moves quickly and confidently, so I kept the rhythm strong and the tone bright. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to stand up and worship.



With Violin Hymns, I always try to match the message of the lyrics — and this one called for pure celebration.


Listen and Reflect

The video is below. As you listen, let your heart join in the praise. Easter isn’t just one day — it’s a reminder of the hope we have every day because of Jesus’ resurrection. Christ the Lord is risen today — Alleluia!

Lyrics


Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!

Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!

Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!


Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!

Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!

Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!

Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!


Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!

Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!

Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!

Where's thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!


Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!

Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!

Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!


Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!

Praise to thee by both be given, Alleluia!

Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!

Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!


King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!

Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!

Thee to know, thy power to prove, Alleluia!

Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!

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