04/06/2026
The Eighth Day
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HE IS RISEN! The stone is cast aside, the grave undone,
Why seek the living with the dead? The work of death is done,
The borrowed tomb stands open wide beneath the rising Son,
Faithful hearts awaken now to what the Lord has won.
The linens lie, the silence breaks, the angel’s question rings,
“Why look for life in death’s domain? He is not here, our risen King,”
No chain could hold, no seal contain, “O death, where is your sting?”
The grave itself was swallowed up beneath His conquering.
He led captivity captive, broke the bars of ancient night,
The keys of hell hang at His side, held in His sovereign might,
The radiance of the Father’s glory now unveiled in light,
Upholding all things by His word, enthroned in highest height.
So lift your voice, O dust and breath, let every tongue concede,
The Lamb once slain now stands alive, the risen, reigning Seed,
From shattered grave to highest throne, all powers bow and plead,
All glory, honor, and praise to Him, HE IS RISEN, INDEED!