During the Easter season, or during any time of the year, these Jesus Has Risen singing time ideas will help you teach this beloved Primary song in singing time.
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My favorite idea below is using pictures of Christ with an egg hunt—simple yet HIGHLY effective!
Teach the Primary song, Jesus Has Risen using these various singing time methods (click on the link to jump to that section):
This information comes from Stories from The Children’s Songbook by Sister Pat Graham.
The composer, Thelma J. Ryser, a former member of the Primary General Board says, “My desire in composing this Easter song was to impress the children that Jesus, though he lives In heaven, is our friend, loves us, and hears and answers our prayers.”
“Jesus Has Risen” was originally published in The Children’s Friend in March of 1959. The introduction had been composed as 4/4, but was changed to help establish the 3/4-meter. The last note of the introduction had been C but was moved to A, which gives the pitch. Sister Ryser was a member of the Utah Federation of Music Clubs, Mu Phi Epsilon, Opera Appreciation Club, and the Art Barn. She played the organ for Larkin Mortuary for over forty years.
Make sure to check out the new arrangement of Jesus Has Risen complete with 2 additional verses in the April 2025 Friend magazine. Or find the original sheet music from the Children’s Songbook on the Church’s website. The lyrics to all the verses are so simple, yet beautifully convey how we feel about Jesus’ atonement and sacrifice for us:
Jesus has risen, Jesus, our friend. Joy fills our hearts; He lives again. Praises we sing to Him, This Easter-time. Jesus has risen, Savior divine. Jesus has risen, Savior divine!
Jesus has risen, Jesus is love. Joy fills our hearts, He reigns above. Praises we sing to Him, This Easter-time. Jesus has risen, Savior divine. Jesus has risen, Savior divine!
Jesus has risen, Jesus our King! Joy fills our hearts, Hosannas ring. Praises we sing to Him, This Easter-time. Jesus has risen, Savior divine. Jesus has risen, Savior divine!
Jesus has risen, Savior divine.
You may also want to check out the sing along video for Jesus Has Risen. It’s a great way for you to easily become more familiar with it or to show to your Primary during singing time.
Find When He Comes Again lyrics in a printable flip chart format so you can easily post the words in your Primary!
Or this Jesus Has Risen flip chart with pictures is also available to download:
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Teach Jesus Has Risen in singing time using various pictures of Christ with an optional Christ-centered egg hunt.
Or check out this Jesus Has Risen coloring page that children can color and answer the questions as they listen to the song.
A Children’s Songbook Companion contains a singing time lesson plan for every single song in the Children’s Songbook including Jesus Has Risen.
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Jesus Has Risen.
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2 handbell charts are available for Jesus Has Risen. One chart plays only the introduction and the ending. It starts with the bells on the introduction.
Notice that it has 2 notes that play together, then a single note. Then the ending has all chords so each row or box is played together.
Find more details for using handbells in singing time.
The other chart plays the chords throughout the entire song:
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Jesus Has Risen.
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Or use Merry Bells Play-Along chart available on YouTube for Jesus Has Risen:
Simplified signs are always a great option as well! Lauren has a great video for teaching Jesus Has Risen using them:
Then make sure to check out more helpful tips for teaching sign language in singing time!
This information comes from Stories from The Children’s Songbook by Sister Pat Graham.
The composer, Thelma J. Ryser, a former member of the Primary General Board says, “My desire in composing this Easter song was to impress the children that Jesus, though he lives In heaven, is our friend, loves us, and hears and answers our prayers.”
“Jesus Has Risen” was originally published in The Children’s Friend in March of 1959. The introduction had been composed as 4/4, but was changed to help establish the 3/4-meter. The last note of the introduction had been C but was moved to A, which gives the pitch. Sister Ryser was a member of the Utah Federation of Music Clubs, Mu Phi Epsilon, Opera Appreciation Club, and the Art Barn. She played the organ for Larkin Mortuary for over forty years.
How will you teach Jesus Has Risen in singing time? Leave a comment with your suggestions!
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Jesus Has Risen.
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