The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#134

134. In Death's Strong Grasp the Saviour Lay

1 In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay,
For our offenses given:
But, lo, the Lord is ris'n today,
And brings us life from heaven:
Now therefore let us all rejoice
And praise our God with cheerful voice,
And sing loud hallelujahs.

2 Here the true Paschal Lamb we see,
Whom God so freely gave us;
He died on the accursed tree,
So strong His love to save us.
Th'atoning blood now marks our door,
Faith points to it, death passes o'er,
He nevermore can harm us.

3 So let us keep the festival
Whereto the Lord invites us;
Christ is Himself the Joy of all,
The Sun which warms and lights us:
And by His grace He doth impart
Eternal sunshine to the heart;
The night of sin is ended.
Hallelujah!

4 Then let us feast this Easter day
On the true Bread of heaven;
The Word of grade hath purged away
The old and wicked leaven:
For Christ alone our souls will feed,
He is our meat and drink indeed;
Faith lives upon no other.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay
• Title: In Death's Strong Grasp the Saviour Lay
• Author: Martin Luther (1524)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 8 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Exodus 12:7
  ;
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
• Topic: Church Year: Easter; Easter; Names and Office of Christ: Bread; Names and Office of Christ: Joy; Names and Office of Christ: Lamb; Names and Office of Christ: Passover; Names and Office of Christ: Sun; Names and Office of Christ: Word; Christ our Passover

Tune Information

• Name: O JESU CHRIST, DU HÖCHSTES GUT
• Composer: Johann Crüger (1658)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 8 7.
• Key: G Major