Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: We sing the Saviour's wond'rous death
Topic: Christ/The Crucifixion
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: CM
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Hymn Number: 174
Page Number: 108, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsWe sing the Saviour's wond'rous death --
He conquer'd when he fell:
'T is finish'd, said his dying breath,
And shook the gates of hell.
'T is finish'd, our Immanuel cries,
The dreadful work is done;
Hence shall his sov'reign throne arise,
His kingdom is begun.
His cross a sure foundation laid
For glory and renown,
When through the regions of the dead
He pass'd to reach the crown.
Raise your devotion, mortal tongues,
His praises to record;
Sweet be the accents of your songs
To your victorious Lord.
Bright angels, strike your loudest strings,
Your sweetest voices raise;
Let heav'n and all created things
Sound our Immanuel's praise!