Praise the Savior

Venantius Honorius Clementianus Fortunatus (569) • Augustus Nelson • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Verse 1

Praise the Savior now and ever; praise him, all beneath the skies; prostrate lying, suff'reing, dying on the cross, a sacrifice. Vict'ry gaining, life obtaining, now in glory he doth rise.

Verse 2

Man's work faileth, Christ's availeth; he is all our righteousness; he, our Savior, has forever set us free from dire distress. Thro' his merit we inherit light and peace and happiness.

Verse 3

Sin's bonds severed, we're delivered; Christ has bruised the serpent's head; death no longer is the stronger; hell itself is captive led. Christ has risen from death's prison; o'er the tomb he light has shed.

Verse 4

For his favor, praise forever unto God the Father sing; praise the Savior, praise him ever, Son of God, our Lord and King. Praise the Spirit; thro' Christ's merit he doth us salvation bring.

Scripture References

Reference 1

genesis 3:15

Reference 2

psalms 68:18

Reference 3

romans 5:1-11

Reference 4

romans 16:20

Reference 5

1-corinthians 15

Reference 6

ephesians 4:8

Reference 7

philippians 2:5-11

Reference 8

hebrews 2:14-15