A Few Hymns and Some Spiritual Songs. Selected 1856, for the Little Flock. Revised, 1881 ‎#255

255. The Prince of Life, once slain for us

1 The Prince of Life, once slain for us,
Is now gone up on high'
Captivity was captive led,
And Christ no more can die.

2 His word is faithfulness and truth--
"Behold, I quickly come;"
And faith, that counts the promise sure,
Can pierce the midnight gloom.

3 Far spent already is the night,
In hope we hail the day
Of the beloved Lord's return,
To wipe all tears away.

4 Jesus, at the appointed hour,
In glory shall appear;
Then, fashioned by His mighty hand,
We shall His image bear.

5 Soon shall the saints with glory crowned
Dwell in that cloudless light,
And see their Lord in glory owned,
Heaven's constant sweet delight.

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• First Line: The Prince of Life, once slain for us
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881

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