Christians, to the Paschal victim
offer your thankful praises!A lamb the sheep redeemed:
Christ, who only is sinless,
reconcile sinners to the Father.Death and life have contended
in that combat stupendous:
the Prince of life, who died,
reigns immortal.Speak, Mary, declaring
what thou sawest, wayfaring:“The tomb of Christ, who is living,
the glory of Jesus’ resurrection;“Bright angels attesting,
the shroud and napkin resting.“Yea, Christ my hope is arisen;
to Galilee he will go before you.”[Happy they who bear the witness
Mary’s word believing
above the tales of Jewry deceiving.]Christ indeed from death is risen,
our new life obtaining;
have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!
Amen.Translation (except for the words in brackets) The English Hymnal, 1906
20120413 08:17. During the “Liturgy of the Hours” and with Father Mike/parishioners, Sang well enough/in tune/in rhythm “The Sequence” or “Christians, To The Paschal Victim (Victimae Paschali Laudes)”, Acct #103.
20120412 22:50: Wasn’t fully awake or strong enough to sign “The Sequence” on page seventy with Father Mike that morning.
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