Sermons at St. John's Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
| Kirsten Farney
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia,
our triumphant holy day; alleluia,
who did once upon the cross; alleluia,
suffer to redeem our loss; alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing; Alleluia,
unto Christ our heavenly king; alleluia,
who endured the cross and grave; alleluia,
sinners to redeem and save: alleluia!
But the pains which he endured; Alleluia,
our salvation have procured; alleluia,
now above the sky he's King; alleluia,
where the angels ever sing: alleluia!
Musical Performance See What a Morning
| Kirsten Farney
Musical Performance See What a Morning
See what a morning, gloriously bright
With the dawning of hope in Jerusalem;
Folded the grave-clothes
Tomb filled with light,
As the angels announce Christ is risen!
See God’s salvation plan, wrought in love,
Borne in pain, paid in sacrifice,
Fulfilled in Christ, the Man, for He lives,
Christ is risen from the dead!
See Mary weeping: ‘Where is He laid?
As in sorrow she turns from the empty tomb;
Hears a voice speaking, calling her name:
It’s the Master, the Lord raised to life again!
The voice that spans the years,
Speaking life, stirring hope,
Bringing peace to us,
Will sound till He appears,
For He lives, Christ is risen from the dead!
One with the Father, Ancient of Days,
Through the Spirit
Who clothes faith with certainty,
Honour and blessing, glory and praise
To the King crowned
With power and authority!
And we are raised with Him,
Death is dead, love has won
Christ has conquered;
And we shall reign with Him,
For He lives, Christ is risen from the dead!
Easter Musical Performance
| Kirsten Farney
Easter Musical Performance
Kirsten Farney, vocalist, David Wagner, piano, Chris Bingman, mandolin
Above earth's lamentations,
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.
I hear it's music ringing,
It sounds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
I hear the truth, it liveth.
And though the darkness 'round me close,
Songs in the night it giveth.
While to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
And hear their death knell ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near
How can I keep from singing?
While to that rock I'm clinging.
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
Above earth's lamentations,
I hear the real, though far-off hymn
How can I keep from singing?
