Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#I.XVII

I.XVII. Victory over death

1 O for an overcoming faith,
To cheer my dying hours,
To triumph o’er the monster, Death,
And all his frightful pow'rs.

2 Joyful with all the strength I have,
My quiv'ring lips should sing,
“Where is thy boasted vict'ry, grave;
"And where’s the monster’s sting?”

3 If sin be pardon'd, I’m secure;
Death hath no sting beside;
The law gives sin its damning pow'r,
But Christ, my ransom, dy'd.

4 Now to the God of victory
Immortal thanks be paid,
Who makes us conqu'rors while we die
Thro' Christ our living head.

Text Information

• First Line: O for an overcoming faith
• Title: Victory over death
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:55-58

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