I.8 God Reigns!

God reigns! The people proclaim with great joy,
alleluia!
His life overcomes our death;
His holy cross conquers hell!

Chorus:
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!

Behold the day of the Lord, day of joy, alleluia!
His life overcomes our death;
His holy cross conquers hell!

Today the rock which was rejected,
Becomes the corner-stone, alleluia!
Jesus Christ, beloved Saviour of all mankind.

This is the marvel that the Lord does for us,
And blest be his name, alleluia!
Jesus Christ, beloved Saviour of all mankind.

Lord, you have fed with your flesh
All those whom you have redeemed, alleluia!
And you have given life to our souls
With your precious blood.

Grant us, we pray you, O Lord,
The joys of the eternal Pasch, alleluia!
For you have given life to our souls
With your precious blood.