He dies, the Friend of sinners dies!
- Authors
- Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
- Year
- None
- Example Text
- He dies! the friend of sinners dies!...
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- Scripture References
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- Psalm 114
- Matthew 27:35-51; 27:57; 28:1-6
- Mark 16:1-8
- Luke 22:44; 23:23; 23:27-29; 23:33-34; 23:37; 23:44-46; 24:1-7; 24:34; 24:46
- John 11:50; 11:52; 20:11-18
- Romans 8:32
- 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
- Ephesians 4:8
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14
- Lyrics
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!
The tomb in vain forbids His rise:
cherubic legions guard Him home,
And shout Him welcome to the skies.
4 Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell
how high your great Deliv'rer reigns.
Sing how He spoiled the hosts of hell,
and led the monster, Death, in chains.
5 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?"
Source:Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #275
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