Summary of Hymn: He Is Risen, Glorious King

The hymn is a triumphant and glorious Easter celebration, consisting of six stanzas and a refrain, centered on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each stanza highlights a key aspect of the Easter narrative: the empty tomb, Christ’s victory over death, the angelic proclamation, and the eternal hope His resurrection brings. The tone is exultant, emphasizing Christ’s power, the defeat of sin and death, and the call to praise Him. The refrain, “He is not here, He is risen, just as He said! From death to life, our Lord has boldly led! Alleluia, let the heavens ring, All praise and honor to our risen King!” reinforces the central message of Christ’s resurrection as promised, His leadership from death to life, and the universal call to worship the risen King. The hymn inspires joy, hope, and worship, uniting heaven and earth in praise of the victorious Savior.

Stanza 1
The stone is rolled, the tomb is bare,
The dawn of glory fills the air!
No death could hold the Lord of light,
He reigns in everlasting might.

Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!

Stanza 2
The angels sing, the heavens blaze,
His triumph echoes through all days.
The chains of sin are torn apart,
He lives to heal the broken heart.

Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!

Stanza 3
O death, where is your sting, your might?
The cross has birthed eternal light!
Our King has crushed the serpent’s head,
And life now springs where once was dread.

Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!

Stanza 4
The women came at break of day,
And heard the angel’s words convey:
“Your Lord is risen, see the place,
Go tell the world His saving grace!”

Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!

Stanza 5
Now every heart with hope shall sing,
To Christ, our glorious, risen King!
His victory ours, we rise anew,
His promise ever strong and true.

Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!

Stanza 6
All heaven and earth in chorus join,
To praise the One who death destroyed!
Forevermore His name we’ll sing,
Our Savior, Lord, and conquering King!

Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King