Hymnal: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #I.XVII (1793) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books First Line: O for an overcoming faith Lyrics: 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. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Languages: English
Victory over death