I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Isaiah 63:1
Words: William Groser, 1844. Groser wrote this hymn during his pastorate at Maidstone, England, and it was sung at his funeral.
Music: Epiphany (Filby) William C. Filby, 1861 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Groser or Filby (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Praise the Redeemer, almighty to save;
Immanuel has triumphed o’er death and the grave!
O sing, for the door of the dungeon is open,
The Captive came forth at the dawn of the day!
How vain the precaution! the signet is broken;
The watchmen in terror have fled far away.
Praise the Redeemer, almighty to save;
Immanuel has triumphed o’er death and the grave!
Praise to the Conqueror; oh, tell of His love!
In pity to mortals He came from above.
O who shall rebuild for the tyrant his prison?
The scepter lies broken that fell from his hands;
His dominion ended, the Lord is arisen;
The helpless shall soon be released from their prison.
Praise the Redeemer, almighty to save;
Immanuel has triumphed o’er death and the grave!