255. The Prince of Life, Once Slain for Us

C.M.
by R.C. Chapman
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The Prince of Life, once slain for us,
 
Is now gone up on high;
 
Captivity was captive led,
 
And Christ no more can die.
“And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15)
“By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.” (Acts 4:30)
“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.” (Acts 1:9)
“Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.” (Ephesians 4:8)
“Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.” (Romans 6:9)
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His word is faithfulness and truth — 
 
"Behold, I quickly come";
 
And faith, that counts the promise sure,
 
Can pierce the midnight gloom.
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Far spent already is the night,
 
In hope we hail the day
 
Of the belovèd Lord’s return,
 
To wipe all tears away.
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Jesus, at the appointed hour,
 
In glory shall appear;
 
Then, fashioned by His mighty hand,
 
We shall His image bear.
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Soon shall the saints with glory crowned
 
Dwell in that cloudless light,
 
And see their Lord in glory owned,
 
Heaven’s constant, sweet delight.
“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” (1 Peter 5:4)
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