A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#470

470. Death viewed in Jesus

1 Death and the grave are doleful themes,
For sinful mortal worms to sing;
Except a Saviour’s brighter beams
Dispel the gloom, and touch the string.

2 Death! awful sound! the fruit of sin,
And terror of the human race;
Who, except Jesus smiles within,
Can look the monster in the face?

3 Yet, dearest Lord, when viewed in thee,
The monster loses all his dread;
There all his frightful horrors flee,
And joy surrounds a dying bed.

4 Jesus, the mighty Saviour, lives,
And he has conquered death and hell:
This truth substantial comfort gives,
And dying saints can sing, “’Tis well.”

Text Information

• First Line: Death and the grave are doleful themes
• Title: Death viewed in Jesus
• Author: Medley
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Death

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