Tune: Vulpius - Gelobt Sei Gott
(\'Christ is the King, O friends rejoice\')
John 20 v.19-23 parts
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Evening of resurrection\'s day
Jesus to disciples did say
Peace be unto you now. always
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
He showed them His wounded hands, side
The did Him see, it not denied
The risen Christ and none beside
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
He did say, Peace be unto you
As my Father has sent me true
E\'en so I send you out anew
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
When He had said this He breathed on
The disciples, unto each one
Said, Receive the Spirit, it done
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Whose sins they forgive, forgiven
Were they e\'en in that moment when
They proclaimed forgiving word then
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!