Hymn Story: Christ the Lord is Risen Today | Bonus Audio

Originally titled ‘Hymn for Easter Day,’ Charles Wesley published the well-loved anthem ‘Christ the Lord is Risen Today’ in 1739 – which was within the first year of his conversion. However, the original lines find their origin long before that. There are also a number of changes that have taken place since Wesley first penned this hymn.

Learn the story behind this beloved hymn on this bonus episode of the Reasonable Theology podcast.

Read the Original Lyrics to this Hymn

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