6.6.8.6.6.6

I

The gate of life stands wide,

For Christ hath entered in;

Now fearless mount the upward path,

Nor dread the power of sin;

For sin and death were slain

By Him Who rose again.

II

'Twas on the Cross He died,

And death a victory won,

Short lived as night that flies before

The rising of the sun; --

For death by Christ was slain

Who died to live again.

III

The might of sin prevailed, --

Its cruel hate and scorn, --

It drove the cruel spear and nails,

And crowned the Christ with thorn;

The spear was broke in twain

By Christ Who rose again.

IV

Up, mortals! life is yours,

The prize is yours to win;

For Christ hath vanquished by His might,

The power of death and sin;

For sin and death were slain

By Christ Who rose again.

V

To thee, O Christ, be praise,

Whose power decayeth never;

To Father, and to Holy Ghost,

Be laud, and glory, ever;

For death by Christ was slain,

Who died to live again.