HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN!
Tell it out with joyful voice.
He has burst His three days’ prison;
Let the whole wide earth rejoice.
Death is conquered, man is free.
Christ has won the victory.
(“He Is Risen,” Hymns no. 199)
As the whole Christendom celebrates Easter, let us keep in mind the reason for the season! Let us remember with rejoicing and deep gratitude the Atoning sacrifice that the Savior of mankind has made for all of us. He, being spotless, has taken upon Him the sins and infirmities of the world—so that you and I will not suffer as He did if we would repent. He summons us to come unto Him and accept the selfless gift He has to offer.
Indeed, I echo the words in the hymn:
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angel say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!
(“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” Hymns no. 200)
