"We see Jesus"

Verse 1

How great and solemn is the thing, For which we here are come; To view the death of Zion’s King, And gaze upon his tomb;

Verse 2

To see him, under death’s arrest, Enter the dismal grave; Awhile in that dark cell to rest, Our mortal flesh to save;

Verse 3

To see him in his grave-clothes lie, His life and glory gone; To ask ourselves the reason why This wondrous deed was done;

Verse 4

To view the wounds of which he died And own our sins the cause; To honour Christ the crucified, Adhering to his laws;

Verse 5

To trace him rising from the tomb In victory over all; The first-born Son of nature’s womb, That rose no more to fall.

Verse 6

Here, humble saints, your tribute pay; A risen Saviour sing; Come, be baptized without delay, In honour of your King.