168 C.M. Isaac Watts
Christ’s Victory, Death and Dominion. John 19. 30
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I sing my Saviour’s wondrous death;
 
He conquered when he fell.
 
“’Tis finished!” said his dying breath,
 
And shook the gates of hell.
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“’Tis finished!” our Immanuel cries;
 
The dreadful work is done.
 
Hence shall his sovereign throne arise;
 
His kingdom is begun.
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His cross a sure foundation laid
 
For glory and renown,
 
When through the regions of the dead
 
He passed to reach the crown.
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Exalted at his Father’s side,
 
Sits our victorious Lord;
 
To heaven and hell his hands divide
 
The vengeance or reward.
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The saints from his propitious eye
 
Await their several crowns;
 
And all the sons of darkness fly
 
The terror of his frowns.