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149. I Glory In The Cross Of Christ

1 The Christ who died and shed His blood,
On Calv'ry’s cross my soul to save,
Went into "hell and there withstood
Grim Satan and the fearsome grave."

2 He snatched the keys of death and hell,
And holds them now in mighty pow'r;
And ev'ry saint who fought and fell,
Shall rise and stand "in that glad hour."

3 On Calv'ry’s mount I laid my sin;
The cleansing blood poured out, like balm,
And now I carry peace within,
And wait the grave with perfect calm.

4 Or, if He comes before I die,
I know I’ll see His glorious face;
And, in His likeness I shall cry,
"All hail to Christ’s atoning grace."

Text Information
First Line: The Christ who died and shed His blood
Title: I Glory In The Cross Of Christ
Author: Stephen D. Eckstein
Language: English
Publication Date: 1938
Tune Information
Name: [The Christ who died and shed His blood]
Composer: J. W. Ferrill
Key: A Major



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