tr., John Brownlie 6.6.8.6.6.6 I The gate of life stands wide, For Christ hath entered in; Now fearless mount the upward path, Nor dread the power of sin; For sin and death were slain By Him Who rose again. II 'Twas on the Cross He died, And death a victory won, Short lived as night that flies before The rising of the sun; -- For death by Christ was slain Who died to live again. III The might of sin prevailed, -- Its cruel hate and scorn, -- It drove the cruel spear and nails, And crowned the Christ with thorn; The spear was broke in twain By Christ Who rose again. IV Up, mortals! life is yours, The prize is yours to win; For Christ hath vanquished by His might, The power of death and sin; For sin and death were slain By Christ Who rose again. V To thee, O Christ, be praise, Whose power decayeth never; To Father, and to Holy Ghost, Be laud, and glory, ever; For death by Christ was slain, Who died to live again. |