‘Tis the Spring of Souls Today
ere is a hymn of John of Damascus (circa 6th century) for Easter:
Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Of triumphant gladness;
God hath brought His Israel
Into joy from sadness.
‘Tis the spring of souls today:
Christ hath burst His prison
And from three days’ sleep in death
As a sun hath risen.
Now the queen of seasons, bright
with the day of splendor,
with [...]




