He burst from the fetters of darkness that bound Him, Resplendent in glory to live and to save: Loud was the chorus of angels on high, "The Saviour hath risen, and man shall not die!" 2 Glory to God in full anthems of joy: The being He gave us, death cannot destroy: Sad were the life we must part with tomorrow, If tears were our birthright, and death were our end; But Jesus hath cheered the dark valley of sorrow, And bids us immortal to Heaven ascend: Lift up your voices in triumph on high, For Jesus hath risen, and man shall not die! 170 Come 1 YE C.M. see the place where the Lord lay.-Matt. 28, 6. E humble souls that seek the Lord, And bow with pleasure down to see 2 Thus low the Lord of life was brought; Such wonders love can do; Thus cold in death that bosom lay, 3 Then raise your eyes, and tune your songs, The Saviour lives again; Not all the bolts and bars of death 4 High o'er the angelic bands He rears And through unnumbered years He reigns, Who dwelt among the dead. ' 5 With joy like His let every saint C.M. 171 who hath abolished death.—2 Tim. 1 1, 10. BRIGHT sunbeams deck the joyful Hosannas fill the air, All heaven is shouting, Victory, 2 This morn our mighty King arose And many a saint to welcome Him 3 In vain they sealed the sepulchre, [sky, 4 Then weep no more at death's dark Let no more tears be shed; [power, For Christ, the vanquisher of death, Is risen from the dead. 5 To Him, who battle did with death, To Him who gained the victory, C.M. 172 Though He was crucified He liveth.-2 Cor. 13, 4. ... yet 10 CHRIST! our hope, our heart's Redemption's only spring! [desire, Creator of the world art Thou, Its Saviour and its King. 2 How vast the mercy and the love, 3 But now the bonds of death are burst 4 O may Thy mighty love prevail Our sinful souls to spare! O may we come before Thy throne, 50 Christ, be Thou our present joy, Our only glory may it be THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST. C.M. 173 Thou hast ascended on high.—Ps. 68, 18. 1 H That clothed Himself in clay, OSANNA to the Prince of light, Entered the iron gates of death, 2 Death is no more the king of dread, He took the tyrant's sting away, 3 See how the Conqueror mounts aloft, With scars of honour in His flesh, 4 Baise your devotion, mortal tongues, Sweet be the accents of your songs 5 Bright angels, strike your loudest Your sweetest voices raise: Let heaven, and all created things, L.M. 174 The King of glory shall come in.— 1 Ps. 24, 7. OUR Lord is risen from the dead, The powers of hell are captive led,- 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, 4 Who is the King of glory, who?- 6 Who is the King of glory, who?-- 7s. 175 He ever liveth to make intercession for them.-Heb. 7, 25. 1 HAIL the day that sees Him rise Glorious to His native skies! Christ, awhile to mortals given, Christ hath vanquished death and sin: 3 Highest heaven its Lord receives; His prevailing death He pleads; 5 What though parted from our sight, 148th. 176 A great high priest, that is passed 1 THE into the heavens.-Heb. 4, 14. HE atoning work is done, And Jesus now is gone His people's cause to plead: He stands in heaven their great High Priest, And bears their names upon His breast. 2 No temple made with hands A heavenly priesthood His: His people look to see Their great High Priest again; 177 1 2 3 4 5 7.8. Behold, I am alive for evermore.- JESUS lives! no longer now Can thy terrors, Death, appal us; Jesus lives! and this we know, Thou, O Grave, canst not enthral us. Jesus lives! henceforth is death But the gate of Life immortal; This shall calm our trembling breath, When we pass its gloomy portal Jesus lives! for us He died: Then, alone to Jesus living, Pure in heart may we abide, Glory to our Saviour giving. Jesus lives! our hearts know well, Nought from us His love shall sever; Life, nor death, nor powers of hell, Tear us from His keeping ever. Jesus lives! to Him the throne May we go where He is gone, 178 1 CHRIS 7s. The man, Christ Jesus.-1 Tim. 2, 5. 2 All the angels wondering own |