Summary of “Crown Him the Risen King” (Seven Verses)
This exuberant Easter hymn rejoices in Christ’s resurrection, proclaiming His royal triumph over death and His eternal reign through seven verses, united by a radiant, celebratory refrain.

• Verse 1 heralds the empty tomb and broken chains, as the King rises victorious, banishing shadows.
• Verse 2 celebrates the rolled stone and angelic praise, with His wounds securing peace in a royal triumph.
• Verse 3 mocks death’s defeat, exalting Christ’s journey from cross to crown and the life He offers.
• Verse 4 calls saints to retell Easter’s joy, envisioning His eternal reign in robes of white and gold.
• Verse 5 greets the golden dawn of His victory, where His scepter shines and all creation bows.
• Verse 6 honors His sacrifice and enduring kingship, a Victor-King adored forevermore.
• Verse 7 summons the redeemed to join heaven’s throng, singing through open gates of His mighty reign.
• The Refrain (“Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright…”) bursts with hallelujahs, crowning Him King of endless light, alive and reigning high.

The hymn blends vivid resurrection imagery with themes of sovereignty, redemption, and joyous praise, perfect for an Easter celebration of the royal Savior’s victory.

Verse 1
Arise, O earth, with songs of glee,
The tomb is void, the King is free,
Death’s chains are broken, shadows flee,
Our Lord ascends in victory!

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!

Verse 2
The stone is rolled, the angels sing,
All heaven hails the risen King,
His wounds of love, our peace they bring,
A royal triumph echoing.

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!

Verse 3
O death, where lies thy boasted sting?
The grave submits to Christ our King,
From cross to crown, His praises ring,
Eternal life in Him we cling.

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!

Verse 4
Ye saints, lift up your voices bold,
The tale of Easter’s joy retold,
In royal robes of white and gold,
His reign forever we behold.

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!

Verse 5
The morning breaks with golden ray,
The Lord of life has won the day,
His scepter gleams, His foes obey,
All power is His, the heavens say.

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!

Verse 6
Through ages long, His name shall soar,
The Victor-King forevermore,
Redemption’s price, the cross He bore,
Now reigns in glory we adore.

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!

Verse 7
O ransomed souls, come join the throng,
To Christ the risen, lift your song,
The gates of heaven wide and strong,
Proclaim His reign both loud and long.

Refrain
Rejoice, rejoice, the dawn is bright,
Crown Him the King of endless light,
With hallelujahs fill the skies,
The royal Savior lives and reigns on high!