O death, here is thy sting? O grave, here is thy victory?
1 Corinthians 15:55
Words: John Swertner, 1789.
Music: St. Matthew William Croft, 1708 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Swertner (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Believing souls, rejoice and sing,
Your risen Savior see,
And say, O death, here is thy sting!
O grave, thy victory?
Rejoice, your conquering Savior lives,
He lives to die now more;
And life eternal freely gives,
Since He our sorrows bore.
Sing praises to our risen Lord;
Life, immortality,
And lasting bliss are now restored
For all, for you and me;
Believe the wondrous deed, my soul,
Adore His saving name;
Rejoice, ye saints, from pole to pole,
His love and power proclaim.
The Prince of glory bowed His head,
Expiring on the cross;
But now the Lord is risen indeed,
Is risen and lives for us;
Rejoice, and in the dust adore
The Lamb for sinners slain;
He liveth now and evermore,
For evermore to reign.