Hymns of the Greek Church ‎#37

37. No longer now at Eden's gate

No longer now at Eden’s gate
The fiery weapon gleams,
But from the Cross that leads to life
A light alluring streams.

And now the power of Death is gone,
His sting is torn away;
Grim Hades can no longer claim
His silent victory.

For Thou, O Saviour, didst descend
Where darkness brooding lies,
And bad’st the souls in bondage held
Return to Paradise.

Text Information

• First Line: No longer now at Eden's gate
• Title: No longer now at Eden's gate
• Greek Title: καὶ τὴν φλογίνην ῥομφαίαν
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Meter: 8,6,8,6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900

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