Joy beyond words

Easter

Joy beyond words

(for the Parish of Rochester & Mary Jeffreys who commissioned this hymn)

Joy beyond words breaks with the dawn of Easter,
crucified lord, side pierced by sword, raised from the grave!
Death rules no more for Jesus Christ is risen –
Sing praise and thanks to heaven for God’s saving love!
Alleluia! alleluia!
Choose life earth’s sons and daughters, sing Alleluia!

Doubt and belief fill life in equal measure –
both bear a truth, there is no proof: we can’t know all.
Jesus is Lord in gift of Easter’s triumph:
minds lit by mystery’s presence in faith, hope and love.
Alleluia! alleluia!
Choose life earth’s sons and daughters, sing Alleluia!

Live God’s great truth in Easter’s risen saviour!
Now all can see love sets us free from fear and death.
Each life is blessed by hope and history meeting
as God in Jesus Christ conquers pain, sin and loss!
Alleluia! alleluia!
Choose life earth’s sons and daughters, sing Alleluia!

© Neil Thompson 2019