This six-stanza Easter hymn, with a four-line refrain, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a glorious, majestic, and exquisite tone. Written in 8.8.8.8 meter, it is designed for congregational singing, blending triumphant imagery, theological depth, and heartfelt devotion. The hymn proclaims Christ’s victory over death, His eternal reign, and His role as the universal hope, culminating in worship of His sustaining love and glory.

Stanza 1
The dawn of Easter breaks in light,
The tomb lies empty, death is slain;
The Son of God, with sovereign might,
Has burst the grave’s unyielding chain.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 2
The stone is rolled, the angels sing,
Their voices echo through the skies;
Proclaim the triumph of the King,
Who lives forever, crowned to rise.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 3
The cross, once stained with sorrow’s cost,
Now stands as emblem of His grace;
The Lamb, though slain, redeems the lost,
And shines with heaven’s radiant face.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 4
O death, where now is all your sting?
O grave, your victory is o’er!
The Risen One, our conquering King,
Has opened wide salvation’s door.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 5
Our hearts now sing with fervent love,
To Christ, who lives beyond the grave;
His glory fills the courts above,
And earth below His power to save.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.

Stanza 6
We worship Thee, O Risen Lord,
Thy throne above all worlds adored;
Through earth and heaven, Thy glory reigns,
In love that evermore sustains.

Refrain
Alleluia! Arise, rejoice!
The grave has lost its darkened voice!
Our Savior lives, His light unfurled,
Christ, the hope of all the world.