1 He dies, the friend of sinners dies!
Lo! Salem’s daughters weep around,
A solemn darkness veils the skies;
A sudden trembling shakes the ground.
2 Come saints, and drop a tear or two,
For him who groan'd beneath your load;
He shed a thousand drops for you,
A thousand drops of richer blood!
3 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.
4 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.
5 Break off your fears, 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.
6 Say: "Live forever, 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?
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First Line: | He dies, the friend of sinners dies! |
Title: | Christ dying, rising and reigning |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1845 |
Topic: | Christ: His Mission and Works; Christ: His Resurrection and Ascension |