The Voice of Praise ‎#27

27. He Did Not Die in Vain

1 My blessed Lord was crucified,
And day was dark, and grief was wide,
For hope was crushed, and all seemed vain,
Until the Saviour rose again.

Chorus:
Ring out the blessed news again!
O bear aloft the strain;
The mighty Lord is ris'n in pow'r--
He died, but no in vain!

2 He brings his great salvation nigh,
And on his love bids us rely;
He bought our peace thro' grief and pain;
But O! He did not die in vain! [Chorus]

3 O wondrous news of life and love!
That Jesus lives and reigns above!
He made the path to glory plain;
Ah, no! He did not die in vain! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: My blessed Lord was crucified
• Title: He Did Not Die in Vain
• Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck
• Refrain First Line: Ring out the blessed news again!
• Publication Date: 1904
• Notes: Duet for Mezzo Soprano and Tenor, or Unison Chorus

Tune Information

• Name: [My blessed Lord was crucified]
• Composer: Grant Colfax Tullar
• Key: E♭ Major