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X: The gate of life stands wide

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 are slain By Him Who rose again.

'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.

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.

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.

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.