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Resurrection Axel Hjalmar Ender copied by August Klagstad REFLECTION The hymn for today in the English speaking world is Christ the Lord is Ris’n Today. While there may be many many other hymns that fit the day well and are worthy, those planning the Easter service would be well advised not to leave this one out. People expect it and love it. And for many it won’t be a real Easter service without it. There is a feeling among many that we shouldn’t be so caught in our tradi

Isenheim Altarpiece Matthias Gr ü newald Text: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676) Tune: Johan Crüger (1598-1665) 1. O sacred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred head, what glory! What bliss, till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. 2. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners’ gain; Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly

The Last Supper. Leonardo da Vinci Text: Johann Heerman (1585-1647) Tune: Johann Crüger (1598-1662) 1. Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended, That we to judge thee have in hate pretended? By foes derided, by thine own rejected, O most afflicted! 2. Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath undone thee! 'Twas I, Lord Jesus, I it was denied thee; I crucified thee. 3. Lo, the Good Shepherd for the sheep is offered; The slave hath sinned,

Every year, Palm Sunday marks a significant moment for many, and sharing reflections and insights through our blog has become a cherished tradition. This year, however, some of you may have noticed that the latest Palm Sunday blog post did not arrive in your email inbox as expected. If you missed the update, don’t worry—you can still find the full post on our website, Hymnfortheday.com. In this article, we’ll explore why the email might not have reached you, how to access the

Text: St. Theodulf (ca. 750-821) Tune: Melchior Teschner (1584-1635)Text: 1. All glory, laud, and honour To Thee, Redeemer, King! To Whom the lips of children Made sweet Hosannas ring, Thou art the King of Israel Thou David's Royal Son, Who in the LORD'S name comest, The King and Blessèd One. R/All glory, laud and honour To Thee, Redeemer King! 2. The company of Angels Is praising Thee on high, And mortal men, and all things Created make reply. The people of the Hebrews With

Text and Tune: African American spiritual Arranger: Harry Burleigh (1866-1949) Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Giotto Refrain:Jesus is a rock in a weary land, a weary land, a weary land; My Jesus is a rock in a weary land, a shelter in the time of storm. 1 No man can do like Jesus, Not a mumbling word He said; He went walking down to Lazarus’ grave, And He raised him from the dead. [Refrain] 2 When Jesus was on earth, The flesh was very weak; He girdled himself with a t

Text: John Newton (1725-1807) Tune: New Britain Healing the man born blind. Duccio Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound) That sav'd a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believ'd! Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. The

Jesus and the Samaritan Woman. Duccio Text: Nicolaj Fredrik Severin Grundtvig (1783-1872) Tune: Ludvig Lindemann (1812-1887) 1. As after the waterbrooks panteth The hart when it sinks in the chase, So thirsteth. My soul, as it fainteth, For Thee, O my God, and Thy grace; For Thou art the fount ever living, Who unto the thirsty art giving The water of life that I need. 2. Why art thou disquiet within me? Why art thou cast down, O my soul? Confide in thy God, let Him win th