Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#140

140. He dies! the Friend of sinners dies!

1 He dies! the Friend of sinners dies!
Lo! Salem's daughters weep around;
A solemn darkness veils the skies,
A solemn trembling shakes the ground.

2 Here's love and grief beyond degree:
The Lord of glory dies for men!
But lo!--what sudden joys we see!
Jesus, the dead, revives again.

3 The rising God forsakes the tomb,
In vain the tomb forbids His rise:
Cherubic legions guard Him home,
And shout Him welcome to the skies.

4 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell
How high our great Deliv'rer reigns;
Sing how He spoil'd the hosts of hell,
And led the monster Death in chains.

5 Say: "Live for ever, wondrous King!
Born to redeem, and strong to save!"
Then ask the monster: "Where's thy sting?"
And where's thy vict'ry, boasting grave?"

Text Information

• First Line: He dies! the Friend of sinners dies!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Atonement; Christ: Resurrection of; Christ: Redeemer of mankind; Love: Of Christ; Redeemer; Redemption
• Notes: Author from index: Watts

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