Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern 416. Jesus, who died a world to save

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Laudes Domini‎#416

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Text:

"Captivity captive"

1 Jesus, who died a world to save,
Revives and rises from the grave,
By his almighty power:
From sin, and death, and hell, set free,
He captive leads captivity,
And lives to die no more.

2 Children of God! look up and see
Your Saviour clothed in majesty,
Triumphant o'er the tomb:
Give o'er your griefs, cast off your fears,
In heaven your mansions he prepares,
And soon will take you home.

3 His church is still his joy and crown;
He looks with love and pity down
On her he did redeem:
He tastes her joys, he feels her woes,
And prays that she may spoil her foes,
And ever reign with him.

Text Information
First Line:	Jesus, who died a world to save
Title:	"Captivity captive"
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1884
Topic:	Christ: Resurrection of; Heirship with Christ: Rest there; Praise: To Christ
Notes:	Public Domain