He dies, the friend of sinners dies
P. M.
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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.
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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!
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The rising Lord forsakes the tomb!(The tomb in vain forbids his rise!)Cherubic legions guard him home,And shout him welcome to the skies!
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Break off your tears, you saints, and tellHow high our great Deliverer reigns,Sing how he spoiled the hosts of hell,And led the monster Death in chains!
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Say, live forever, wondrous King!Born to redeem, and strong to save!Then ask the monster, Where 's thy sting?And where 's thy vict'ry, boasting grave?