Tune: Gelobt Sei Gott
(\'Good Christians all, rejoice and sing\')
1 Corinthians 15 v.20-26
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Now is Christ risen from the dead
He ever lives, our risen Head
Water of life and living Bread
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
He the first-fruits, conquering death
Who gave His life to final breath
Yet all was as the Scriptures saith
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
For since by man came death, by man
Came also resurrection, can
We believe this? There be no ban
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
For as in Adam all die, e\'en
So in Christ shall all, shall be seen
All made alive in Him, fine scene
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
But each one in their own order
For Christ He be the first-fruits sure
Then rise His people, live e\'ermore
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Raised at His return, He shall give
Kingdom to His Father, we live
Satan like wheat shall not us sieve
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
This when He shall have put down all
Authority, power, each fall
At His throne, attend to His call
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
For He must reign, each enemy
Then put under His feet, so be
Death destroyed, this His victory
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!