Vaughan Williams: 5 Mystical Songs: No. 1, Easter

Rise out, thy Lord is risen
Rise out thy Lord is risen

Sing His praise, sing His praise without delay
Sing His praise, praise without delay
Who takes thee by the hand, that thou likewise with him may'st rise?
That as his death has sign'd thee to dust
His life may make thee gold, and much more, just

Rise out, thy Lord is risen
Rise out thy Lord is risen
Rise out thy Lord is risen

Awake, my lute, and struggle for thy part with all thy art
A cross to hold, to resound his name
Although the same, his stretched sinews taut all strings
What key is best to celebrate this most high day?

Tonsult both harp and lute
Tonsult both harp and lute
Tonsult both harp and lute
And twist a song pleasant and long

For since all music is but three parts, hide and multiplied
Who let thy blessed spirit bear a part
And make up all defects with his sweet art?