The Easter Song

Our church’s Easter service was AWESOME this past Sunday! The praise team sang with enthusiasm, the worship leader was on fire, and the energy was contagious! The congregation joined in and praised God with joy and excitement! It was truly a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and the new life that He bought for us!

Our pastor shared with clarity and passion, God’s step by step plan for our salvation. The children participated in the message, bringing a sense of wonder and expectation. Pastor Rob concluded the service with communion and a call to trust in Jesus as Savior and follow Him as Lord. I left with a profound sense of awe and gratitude to God for His great love and awesome power.

Keith Green, an influential Christian pianist, singer, and songwriter, who was a trailblazer in contemporary Christian music, wrote one of Dick’s and my favorite Easter songs, appropriately named, “The Easter Song”. The words to the song speak volumes:

 Hear the bells ringing, they're singing that You can be born again.

Here the bells ringing, they're singing, “Christ is risen from the dead!”

The angel up on the tombstone said, “He has risen, just as He said!

Quickly now, go tell His disciples that Jesus Christ is no longer dead!”

Chorus: Joy to the world! He has risen, Hallelujah! He's risen, Hallelujah!

He's risen! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Hear the bells ringing, they're singing that You can be healed right now.

Hear the bells ringing, they're singing, “Christ, He will reveal it now!”

The angels, they all surround us, and they are ministering Jesus's power.

Quickly now, reach out and receive it, for this could be your glorious hour!

(Chorus)

Let all of us who know Jesus as Savior join in singing! Joy to the world! He has risen, Hallelujah! He's risen, Hallelujah! He's risen! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Be encouraged!

©2026 Pamela D. Williams