He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Happy Easter my friends! Our Easter celebration today will be quite different than most years. But, let’s remember why we celebrate. It isn’t about the ham dinner with the family, the egg hunts, and all the candy! It’s about a risen Savior who conquered the grave! So, I created a new printable for you with the words to the most popular Easter Hymn – Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
Christ the Lord is Risen Today Printables
One of the very first printables that I created for the blog was a chalkboard print with the same words – Christ the Lord is Risen Today – Alleluia. You can see it in this post from 2013. And, you can still find that printable in my Free Printable Library. But, my style has evolved, and I decided it was time for a new print featuring the words to this Easter Hymn. So, this is what I came up with.
I really liked this black and white version, but decided to also make this as a chalkboard print. If you frame the chalkboard version, remove the glass from the frame! Without the glare of the glass, it looks a bit more like a real chalkboard.
This hymn was written by Charles Wesley, cofounder of the Methodist Church. It was first published in 1739, but the original title was “A Hymn for Easter Day”. The hymn originally had eleven verses, but they have been reduced to six. Sometime in the early 19th century, the word “Alleluia” was added to the end of each line. And, the hymn has become well known for the “Alleluia” sung as a melisma (vocal run) at the end of each line. I grew up in the church singing this song each Easter Sunday! And, I have many fond memories of sunrise services on Easter morning singing this hymn outdoors as the sun came up!
I hope you have a blessed Easter! Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Alleluia!
Margie Berry
Sunday 12th of April 2020
Hello Doreen and happy, happy Easter! What a beautiful soul you have to share these Easter hymn prints. When I awoke this morning, that very hymn was on my mind and then I saw it here in print form, and it is such a blessing. God be with you and your husband, your children and grandchildren. It is a dreary day here in my little town but there is sunshine in my heart thanks to the resurrected Jesus!!
Suzanne Carrier
Sunday 12th of April 2020
Thank you Doreen. We are missing our kids and grandkids kids terribly too, but we are so grateful for all our blessings. Thinking about the resurrection today and all that means. Thanks for the reminder that He conquered the grave and for always honoring Him on your website. In Jesus love, Suzanne.