THE RESURRECTION

Death could not long within its clasp confine

The glorious Man who is the Prince of Life;

The Righteous One by His inherent right

Stopped and rolled back the ever-conquering tide;

The Father's glory in its exultant might

Raised Him who is the Father's chief delight.

Death is no foe in this triumphant time

And he who wielded it is undermined,

His kingdom broken and broken too his pride.

The Lord is risen - who lately man reviled;

The Lord is risen - the Victor in the strife;

The Lord is risen - His conquest has sufficed.