The Death of Death
April 2, 2010 · 0 Comments
by 
E. Truman Herring
Easter reminds me the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated his power over death as He raised the dead in His ministry. He declared Himself to be the Resurrection and the Life and those that believe in Him though they die yet they shall live.
“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, ‘Death is swallowed up in victory.’ ‘O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?’ The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 15:54-57
Death one day you too will die,
And your reign of terror will end.
Your crown will be plucked from your head,
And your proud knees will bend.
You have ruled Adam’s children far too long,
Through your grip and sting of sin.
You’ve made all to drink your bitter cup,
And into death’s prison then descend.
The keys of death and hell you claim,
To be your very own.
But one day they will be taken from your hand,
And you will be driven from your throne.
Death your days are numbered,
When you will finally die.
And captives that you have held,
Will be freed and come alive.
And the saying that is written,
“Death is swallowed up in victory,”
Will be placed upon your tombstone,
For all to mock and see.
You say that you have defeated every foe,
And before you no one can stand.
Prophets, priests, and kings all have died,
Through the power of your hand.
But you will face God’s Chosen One,
Who is The Resurrection and The Life.
He will taste death for every man,
And through death pay death’s redemption price.
When from the cross He cries, “It is finished,”
Then He will descend to Hell’s gates.
And then tear down your bars of death,
And seal your final fate.
He will then lead His saved ones home,
And they will ascend with Him on high.
And you will be powerless to keep even one,
Who had for His salvation cried.
Now death learn who your Victor is,
And bow down and confess His name.
He is the Lord Jesus Christ,
And over death, He too will reign.
Oh, death where is Your Victory?
Oh, grave where is your sting?
The crown of life is now reserved,
To all who confess Jesus as Lord and King.
