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This six-verse Easter hymn with a recurring refrain celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a triumphant victory over death. It begins with the imagery of the empty tomb and the dawn of grace, proclaiming Christ’s rise with a voice of triumph. The verses trace His journey from sacrifice on the cross to eternal reign, highlighting themes of divine love, redemption, and hope. Angels, heaven, and the saints join in a cosmic celebration of the risen Lord, whose victory fulfills prophecy and opens the gates of heaven. The refrain, “Alleluia, sing with might, Christ has conquered death’s dark night,” reinforces the joyous proclamation of His eternal glory, culminating in a vision of His triumph reigning forevermore.

Verse 1
O dawn of grace, the stone’s removed,
The tomb lies bare, its night reproved,
A voice of triumph splits the air,
The Lord is risen, beyond compare.

Refrain
Alleluia, sing with might,
Christ has conquered death’s dark night,
Radiant hope in glory born,
Hail the King of Easter morn!

Verse 2
The shroud of sorrow cast away,
The angels gleam in bright array,
His wounds of love, a victor’s sign,
Eternal life through grace divine.

Refrain
Alleluia, sing with might,
Christ has conquered death’s dark night,
Radiant hope in glory born,
Hail the King of Easter morn!

Verse 3
From cross to crown, the path He trod,
A sacrifice to please our God,
Now blooms the earth with joy restored,
Our Savior reigns forevermore.

Refrain
Alleluia, sing with might,
Christ has conquered death’s dark night,
Radiant hope in glory born,
Hail the King of Easter morn!

Verse 4
O exquisite light, forever shine,
Through endless ages, hope divine,
The gates of heaven open wide,
In Christ, we live, though once we died.

Refrain
Alleluia, sing with might,
Christ has conquered death’s dark night,
Radiant hope in glory born,
Hail the King of Easter morn!

Verse 5
The heavens quake, the stars rejoice,
A chorus swells with sacred voice,
The Lamb once slain now reigns supreme,
Fulfilling every prophet’s dream.

Refrain
Alleluia, sing with might,
Christ has conquered death’s dark night,
Radiant hope in glory born,
Hail the King of Easter morn!

Verse 6
Through ages long, His name shall ring,
A song of life the saints shall sing,
The cross, once cursed, now stands adored,
His triumph reigns forevermore!

Refrain
Alleluia, sing with might,
Christ has conquered death’s dark night,
Radiant hope in glory born,
Hail the King of Easter morn!