While carrying the Paschal candle,
The deacon or priest sings the verse above
Three times (at the start of the procession,
At the door of the Church
And in front of the altar)
Half a ton higher each time.
Rejoice in the Lord ! Jesus is risen !
Rejoice in the Lord, the ligth of the world !
Rejoice in the Lord ! Jesus is risen !
Rejoice in the Lord, the ligth of the world !
The power of darkness is broken by Christ !
Jesus the Saviour, his light fills the world !
© 1973, ICEL. All rights reserved (Words)
© 2000, Emmanuel Publications, 89 boulevard Blanqui, 75013 Paris (Music)
