7. Then let us feast this Easter Day On Christ, the Bread of heaven; The Word of Grace hath purged away The old and evil leaven; Christ alone our souls will feed, He is our meat and drink indeed, Faith lives upon no other. Hallelujah! Martin Luther, 1524. 225 7s (with Hall.) Christ the Lord is risen again! Christ has broken death’s strong chain! Hark, the angels shout for joy, Singing evermore on high: Hallelujah! 2. He who gave for us His life, Who for us endured the strife, Is our Paschal Lamb to-day. We, too, sing for joy and say: Hallelujah! 3. He who bore all pain and loss Comfortless upon the cross Lives in glory now on high, Pleads for us and hears our cry: Hallelujah! 4. He whose path no records tell, Who descended into hell, Who the strong man armed hath bound, Now in highest heaven is crowned: Hallelujah! 5. He who slumbered in the grave Is exalted now to save; Now through Christendom it rings That the Lamb is King of kings! Hallelujah! 6. Now He bids us tell mankind How all may salvation find, How poor sinners are forgiv’n, And through faith may enter heav’n: Hallelujah! 7. Thou our Paschal Lamb indeed, Christ, to-day Thy people feed; Take our sins and guilt away That we all may sing for aye: Hallelujah! Bohemian Brethren, M. Weiss, 1531; C. Winkworth, tr., a. 226 10, 6, 10, 9, 9, 4 I am content! My Jesus liveth still, In whom my heart is pleased; He hath fulfilled the Law of God for me, God’s wrath He hath appeased. Since Him from life death could not sever, I also shall not die forever. I am content! 2. I am content! My Jesus is my Head, His member I will be; He bowed His head, when on the cross He died, With cries of agony; How death is brought into subjection For me, too, by His resurrection. I am content! 3. I am content! My Jesus is my Lord, My Prince of Life and Peace; His loving heart is thirsting after man’s Welfare and future bliss. Where He, my Lord and Master, liveth, His servant also He receiveth. I am content! 4. I am content! My Jesus is my Light, My radiant Sun of Grace. His cheering rays beam blessings forth for all; Sweet comfort, hope, and peace. This Easter-sun brings life, salvation, And everlasting exultation. I am content! 5. I am content! Lord, draw me but to Thee That from the dead I rise With Thee, my Head, and enter cheerfully Into Thy heavenly joys. The fetters of my body sever, Then shall my soul rejoice forever. I am content!