He Dies! the Friend of Sinners Dies!

Lyrics

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Lyrics from A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1841

Hymn 188
L.M.
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!

8. 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!

4. Break off your tears, ye saints, and tell
How high our great deliv'rer reigns!
Sing how he spoiled the hosts of hell,
And led the monster Death in chains!

5. Say "Live for ever, wond'rous King!
"Born to redeem, and strong to save!"
Then ask the monster, "Where's your string,
"And where's your vic'try, boasting grave?"