1He dies! the Friend of sinners dies!

Lo, Salem's daughters weep around!

A solemn darkness veils the skies!

A sudden trembling shakes the ground!

2Come, saints, and drop a tear or two

For him who groaned beneath your load!

He shed a thousand drops for you--

A thousand drops of richest blood!

3Here's love and grief beyond degree;

The Lord of glory dies for men;--