Christ in Song ‎#63

63. He Did Not Die in Vain

1 My blessed Lord was crucified;
The day was dark and grief was wide;
For hope was crushed, and all seemed vain,
Until the Saviour rose again.

Refrain:
Ring out the blessed news again!
Oh! bear aloft the strain;
The mighty Lord is risen in pow'r;
He died, but not in vain.

2 He brings His great salvation nigh,
And on His love bids us rely;
He bought our peace thro'grief and pain
But oh! He did not die in vain. [Refrain]

3 O, wondrous news of life and love!
That Jesus lives and reigns above;
He made the path of glory plain;
Ah, no! He did not die in vain. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My blessed Lord was crucified
• Title: He Did Not Die in Vain
• Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck
• Refrain First Line: Ring out the blessed news again!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance; Christ: Atonement; Special Occasions: Easter; Special Selections: Duets
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [My blessed Lord was crucified]
• Composer: Grant Colfax Tullar
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.