The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#259

259. He dies!--the friend of sinners dies

1 He dies!--the friend of sinners dies;
Lo! Salem's daughters weep around;
A solemn darkness veils the skies;
A sudden trembling shakes the ground.

2 Here's love and grief beyond degree;
The Lord of glory dies for men;
But lo! what sudden joys we see!
Jesus, the dead, revives again.

3 The rising God forsakes the tomb;
Up to His Father's court He flies;
Cherubic legions guard Him home,
And shout Him welcome to the skies.

4 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell
How high our great Deliverer reigns;
Sing how He spoiled the hosts of hell,
And led the tyrant death in chains.

5 Say--live forever, glorious King,
Born to redeem, and strong to save!
Where now, O Death, where is thy sting?
And where thy victory, boasting Grave?

Text Information

• First Line: He dies!--the friend of sinners dies
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WILLIAMS
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Arranged from "Templi Carmina"