The phrase "gloomy prison" resonates through 6 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
gloomy prison
...The Savior is risen that we may arise,
From sin’s gloomy prison, and dwell in the skies;
Rejoice in the light that this glad Easter brings,...
The Savior is risen that we may arise,
From sin’s gloomy prison, and dwell in the skies;
Rejoice in the light that this glad Easter brings,
...Sing, ransomed brethren, sing!
Through death’s dark, gloomy prison
Let Easter chorals ring!...
Sing, ransomed brethren, sing!
Through death’s dark, gloomy prison
Let Easter chorals ring!
...Strides forth into the day.
Death’s captive, in his gloomy prison,
Fast fettered He has lain,...
Strides forth into the day.
Death’s captive, in his gloomy prison,
Fast fettered He has lain,
...Stone and seal retain Thee not!
Thou hast burst Thy gloomy prison,
Full redemption Thou hast wrought!...
Stone and seal retain Thee not!
Thou hast burst Thy gloomy prison,
Full redemption Thou hast wrought!
...Tell to all nations that the Lord is king;
Empty the gloomy prison, past is night,
Now He is risen into light....
Tell to all nations that the Lord is king;
Empty the gloomy prison, past is night,
Now He is risen into light.
...Gladly, gladly, happy voices singing:
Christ the Lord is risen, from His gloomy prison,
Glory to His holy name!...
Gladly, gladly, happy voices singing:
Christ the Lord is risen, from His gloomy prison,
Glory to His holy name!
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