Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#96

96. Lord Jesus Christ, strong Hero Thou

1 LORD Jesus Christ, strong Hero Thou,
Grim death Thou hast o'erpowered now,
Thou dost destroy hell's gate and chain,
Dost on the third day rise again.

2 Thou grantest to Thy friends the grace
To look again upon Thy face,
And showest them the glorious prize,
Won when from death Thou didst arise.

3 Grant that we and all Christians may
Partake of this great joy to-day,
Which by Thy resurrection Thou
Vouchsafest unto all men now.

4 Grant us that we may rise from sin,
A holy life to lead begin,
Till we, from sin and pain set free,
In endless Easter live with Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, strong Hero Thou
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Easter
• Notes: A. Crull, Tr.; German: Du starker Held, Herr Jesu Christ - B. Helder, 1620

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