1 Jesus leaves His throne on high,
To save a ruined race;
Lo, He condescends to die,
And take the sinner’s place:
In deep slumbers see Him borne
To the tomb, but soon He wakes;
On the third, the glorious morn,
Death’s iron bands He breaks.
2 Soldiers at the entry stand,
The sacred place to guard;
But behold, the time’s at hand,
The tomb must be unbarred:
Angels roll the stone away,
While the watchers’ eyes are sealed,
Death reluctant yields his prey,
And Jesus stands revealed.
3 Raise, ye saints, your joyful eyes,
The victory is yours;
Jesus now above the skies,
Your endless bliss secures:
He the first-fruits from the grave,
Gives a pledge of all to come:
Trust in Him, whose power to save
Shall bring you safely home.
Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16161