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Most glorious Lord of Life that on this day

Edmund Spenser • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 69:19

Verse 1

Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day didst make thy triumph over death and sin, and having harrowed hell, didst bring away captivity thence captive, us to win:

Verse 2

This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy begin, and grant that we for whom thou diddest die, being with thy dear blood clean washed from sin, may live for ever in felicity:

Verse 3

And that thy love we weighing worthily, may likewise love thee for the same again; and for thy sake, who dost all grace supply, with love may one another entertain;

Verse 4

So let us love, dear Love, like as we ought; love is the lesson which the Lord us taught.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 69:19

Reference 2

  • matthew 27:52

Reference 3

  • mark 16:2-8

Reference 4

  • john 13:34-35

Reference 5

  • john 15:17

Reference 6

  • acts 3:15

Reference 7

  • romans 5:8-9

Reference 8

  • romans 14:9

Reference 9

  • 1-corinthians 15:53-57

Reference 10

  • ephesians 4:8