English poem
Christian Songs, Song LXX
by John Glas (1809–1894)
This day, we call to memory, That Christ the Lord for us did die: He bore the curse us to relieve; And dy'd, that we might ever live.
2 But death no power on him could have; For death he conquer'd and the grave; And pass'd triumphantly on high, Where now he reigns eternally.
3 This day, a sign to us is giv'n, That peace is now enthron'd in heav'n; That grace, through righteousness divine, Unto eternal life doth reign.
4 Christ now is enter'd to his rest; And we by faith in him are blest, With pardon free and heav'nly peace; All flowing from his sov'reign grace.
5 By this, we hope a blest release From sin and death; and henceforth cease To work for life, since Jesus said With his last breath, 'Tis finished!
6 Then let us on this holy day To him our grateful worship pay: On his eternal worth rely, And love and serve him chearfully.