Hymns, no. 263
He Died! The Great Redeemer Died

1. He died! the Great Redeemer died, And Israel’s daughters wept around; A solemn darkness veiled the sky; A sudden trembling shook the ground.

2. Come, Saints, and drop a tear or two For him who groaned beneath your load; He shed a thousand drops for you, A thousand drops of precious blood.

3. Here’s love and grief beyond degree; The Lord of glory died for men; But lo! what sudden joys were heard! Jesus, though dead, revived again.

4. The rising Lord forsook the tomb. In vain the tomb forbade him rise; Cherubic legions guard him home, And shout him welcome to the skies.