1. The dawning of Easter brought joy and good cheer,
For darkness had pass'd and the morning broke clear
The songbirds were singing a gladsome refrain,
For Jesus, the Saviour, had risen again

Chorus
I know He lives, He dwells in my heart
I know He gives me joys that impart
This hope, that some day cleaving the air,
I too shall rise, His glories to share

2. No longer I'm groping in darkness of night,
For I, too, am risen and walking in light;
The fetters of gloom that had burdened my soul,
Have all been cast off, and by faith I am whole.