A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#157

157. 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 sudden 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 spoiled 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: 1814
• Topic: Resurrection and Glory of Christ

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