EASTERTIDE
R. Campbell ‡, 1814–68. Based on Ad regias Agni dapes.
AT the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King:
Who hath washed us in the tide
Flowing from his piercèd side;
Praise we him whose love Divine
Gives the guests his Blood for wine,
Gives his Body for the feast,
Love the Victim, Love the Priest.
2 * Where the Paschal blood is poured,
Death’s dark angel sheathes his sword;
Israel’s hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Christ, the Lamb whose Blood was shed,
Paschal victim, Paschal bread
With sincerity and love
Eat we Manna from above.
3 Mighty Victim from on high.
Powers of hell beneath thee lie;
Death is broken in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light
Now thy banner thou dost wave,
Conquering Satan and the grave.
See the prince of darkness quelled;
Heaven’s bright gates are open held.
4. Paschal triumph. Paschal joy
Only sin can this destroy;
From sin's death do thou set free,
Souls re-born, dear Lord, in thee.
Hymns of glory, songs of praise,
Father, unto thee we raise.
Risen Lord, all praise to thee,
Ever with the Spirit be.
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