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An Easter vigil at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan last year featured ancient and modern chants.CreditLeo Sorel/Trinity Wall Street,
via The New York Times

Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels, and let
your trumpets shout salvation for the victory of our
mighty King.

Rejoice and sing now, all the round earth,
bright with a glorious splendor,
for darkness has been vanquished by our eternal King.
Rejoice and be glad now, Mother Church,
and let your holy courts, in radiant light,
resound with the praises of your people.