XIV | Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians#XV | XVI |
Text: | The Heavenly Lover |
1 He dies, the heav'nly lover dies,
The tidings strike a doleful sound!
On my poor heart-strings, deep he lies,
In the cold caverns of the ground.
2 Come saints, and drop a tear or two,
On the dear bosom of your God;
He shed a thousand drops for you,
A thousand drops of richest blood!
3 Here's love and grief beyond degree,
The Lord of glory dies for men;
But lo! what sudden joys I see,
Jesus the dead, revives again!
4 The rising God forsakes his tomb,
Up to his father's court he flies;
Cherubic legions guard him home,
And shout him welcome to the skies.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | He dies, the heav'nly lover dies |
Title: | The Heavenly Lover |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1802 |