The groan­ing earth the bur­den bore:

We found "The groan­ing earth the bur­den bore:" used in 1 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.

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The deed was done; the Lamb was slain;

The groan­ing earth the bur­den bore:

He rose, He lives; He lives to reign,

Worthy the Lamb of Boundless Sway

Lyricist: Walter Shirley, ca. 1773
Composer: Joseph Funk, 1832
Hymn 1

...The deed was done; the Lamb was slain;

The groan­ing earth the bur­den bore:

He rose, He lives; He lives to reign,...

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The deed was done; the Lamb was slain;

The groan­ing earth the bur­den bore:

He rose, He lives; He lives to reign,

Worthy the Lamb of Boundless Sway

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