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O for an overcoming faith
To cheer my dying hours;
To triumph o'er the monster Death,
And all his frightful powers!
Joyful with all the strength I have
My quivering lips should sing-
Where is thy boasted victory, Grave?
And where the monster's sting?
If sin be pardoned, I'm secure,
Death hath no sting beside;
The law gives sin its damning power;
But Christ, my ransom, died.
As sinners, we must droop and die,
But thanks to God be paid,
Through Christ we have the victory,
And are no more afraid.
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O for an overcoming faith
To cheer my dying hours;
To triumph o'er the fear of death,
And hell's malignant powers!
Those who true faith in Jesus have,
However weak may sing,
Where is thy victory, O grave?
And where, O death, thy string?
If sin be pardoned, we're secure,
Death hath no sting beside;
And of that pardon we are sure;
Since Jesus for us died.
Now to the God of victory
Immortal thanks be paid,
Who makes us conquerors while we die,
Through Christ, our living Head.
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| 1851 | # 608 | | 1853 | # 415 | | | # 17 | | 1866 | # 754 |
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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