He dies! the friend of sinners dies!

1He dies! the friend of sinners dies! Lo! Salem's daughters weep around; A solemn darkness veils the skies, A sudden trembling shakes the ground.

2Come, saints, and shed your tears anew, Behold the great Redeemer weep; nor let He shed his precious blood for you, Then let us your tears before him.

3Here's love and grief beyond degree, The Lord of glory dies for men; But lo! what sudden joys we see, Jesus the dead revives again!

4He lives forever, wondrous King, Born to redeem, and strong to save; Then ask, O death, where is thy sting? And where thy victory, boasting grave?