One finds this hymn with 2nd and 3rd stanzas in either order, although I suspect that "My flesh in hope shall rest" was the original 2nd stanza. Of course, I may be wrong!!
Chuck
Psalter Hymnal #403
George R. Woodward (1894, alt.)
Tune: VRUCHTEN
1 This joyful Eastertide,
away with sin and sadness!
Our Lord, the crucified,
has filled our hearts with gladness.
Refrain:
Had Christ, who once was slain,
not burst his three-day prison,
our faith would be in vain.
But now has Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen, arisen.
2 My being shall rejoice
secure within God's keeping,
until the trumpet voice
shall wake us from our sleeping. Refrain
3 Death's waters lost their chill
when Jesus crossed the river.
His love shall reach me still;
his mercy is forever. Refrain
Trinity Hymnal #284
With One Voice #676
George R. Woodward (1894; Alt. 1990, mod.)
Tune: VRUCHTEN
1 This joyful Eastertide,
away with sin and sorrow!
My Love, the crucified,
has sprung to life this morrow.
Refrain: Had Christ, who once was slain,
not burst his three-day prison,
our faith would be in vain.
But now has Christ arisen,
arisen, arisen,
but now Christ has arisen.
2 My flesh in hope shall rest
And for a season slumber,
Till trump from east to west
Shall wake the dead in number. (Refrain)
3 Death's flood has lost its chill,
Since Jesus crossed the river;
Lover of souls, from ill
My passing soul deliver. (Refrain)