A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#492

492. Christ's Ascension

1 Ye Christians, hear the joyful news,
Death has received a deadly bruise;
Our Lord has made his empire fall,
And conquered him that conquered all.

2 Though doomed are all men once to die,
Yet we by faith death’s power defy;
We soon shall feel his bands unbound,
Awakened by the Archangel’s sound.

3 The trump of God shall rend the rocks,
And open adamantine locks;
Come forth the dead from death’s dark dome,
And Jesus call his ransomed home.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye Christians, hear the joyful news
• Title: Christ's Ascension
• Author: Hart
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 2:14
• Topic: Resurrection and Ascension

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