86.  Christ’s Victory

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 man!
But lo! what sudden joys we see,
Jesus, the dead revives again!

3
Wipe now your tears, ye saints and tell
How high your great Deliv’rer reigns;
Sing, he accomplished all things well,
And led the monster Death in chains.

4
O! live forever, wondrous King!
Born to redeem, and strong to save;
O Death, thou monster, where’s thy sting?
And where’s thy vict’ry, boasting Grave?