EASTER CANTATA! "See what Today is Done" Written by David Von Kampen performed at Holy Cross

April 23 2023 recording of “SEE WHAT TODAY IS DONE” – By David Von Kampen Led by Jolene Burke, 40 singers, 15 strings, and a pianist combined to bring this worshipful sound of joy to God in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Tim provides some commentary on each of the 5 songs and then the Cantata is played in entirety. Music begins at the 9 minute mark and the lyrics are below. Movement 1:  “He is Arisen! Glorious Word!” He is arisen! Glorious Word! Now reconciled is God, my Lord; The gates of heav'n are open. My Jesus did triumphant die, And Satan's arrows broken lie, Destroyed hell's fiercest weapon. Oh, hear what cheer! Christ victorious Rising glorious, Life is giving. He was dead but now is living! Text by Brigitte Katerine Boye (1742-1824), tr. George A.T. Rygh (1860-1942) Movement 2:“A Sound of Exultation” Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures for ever. Let Israel now proclaim, "His mercy endures for ever." The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation. There is a sound of exultation and victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! the right hand of the Lord is exalted! the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!" I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-17, 24 (ESV) Movement 3:  “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands For our offenses given; But now at God's right hand He stands And brings us life from heaven. Therefore let us joyful be And sing to God right thankfully Loud songs of alleluia! Christ Jesus, God's own Son, came down, His people to deliver; Destroying sin, He took the crown From death's pale brow forever: Stripped of pow'r, no more it reigns; An empty form alone remains; Its sting is lost forever. Alleluia! Text by Martin Luther (1483-1546), tr. Richard Massie (1800-87)   Movement 4: “Job 19:25” For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.   Movement 5: “Awake, My Heart, With Gladness” Awake, my heart, with gladness, See what today is done; Now, after gloom and sadness, Comes forth the glorious sun. My Savior there was laid Where our bed must be made When to the realms of light Our spirit wings its flight. Text by Paul Gerhardt (1607-76), tr. John Kelly (1833-90)