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Salvation’s gift, a triumph grand,
Eternal grace from God’s own hand!
In awe, we rise, our spirits soar,
To worship Christ, our King evermore!
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Summary of Hymn: He Is Risen, Glorious King
The hymn is a triumphant and glorious Easter celebration, consisting of six stanzas and a refrain, centered on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each stanza highlights a key aspect of the Easter narrative: the empty tomb, Christ’s victory over death, the angelic proclamation, and the eternal hope His resurrection brings. The tone is exultant, emphasizing Christ’s power, the defeat of sin and death, and the call to praise Him. The refrain, “He is not here, He is risen, just as He said! From death to life, our Lord has boldly led! Alleluia, let the heavens ring, All praise and honor to our risen King!” reinforces the central message of Christ’s resurrection as promised, His leadership from death to life, and the universal call to worship the risen King. The hymn inspires joy, hope, and worship, uniting heaven and earth in praise of the victorious Savior.
Stanza 1
The stone is rolled, the tomb is bare,
The dawn of glory fills the air!
No death could hold the Lord of light,
He reigns in everlasting might.
Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!
Stanza 2
The angels sing, the heavens blaze,
His triumph echoes through all days.
The chains of sin are torn apart,
He lives to heal the broken heart.
Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!
Stanza 3
O death, where is your sting, your might?
The cross has birthed eternal light!
Our King has crushed the serpent’s head,
And life now springs where once was dread.
Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!
Stanza 4
The women came at break of day,
And heard the angel’s words convey:
“Your Lord is risen, see the place,
Go tell the world His saving grace!”
Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!
Stanza 5
Now every heart with hope shall sing,
To Christ, our glorious, risen King!
His victory ours, we rise anew,
His promise ever strong and true.
Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King!
Stanza 6
All heaven and earth in chorus join,
To praise the One who death destroyed!
Forevermore His name we’ll sing,
Our Savior, Lord, and conquering King!
Refrain
He is not here, He is risen, just as He said!
From death to life, our Lord has boldly led!
Alleluia, let the heavens ring,
All praise and honor to our risen King
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The sonnet, titled “It is Finished”: Divine Atonement Fully Wrought”, is a Shakespearean sonnet (14 lines, iambic pentameter, rhyme scheme ABABCDCDEFEFGG) that celebrates the completed work of Jesus Christ on the cross, as declared by his words “It is finished” (John 19:30). Written in a majestic tone, it uses exalted, biblical imagery to convey the divine triumph and sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrifice, which paid the debt of sin, fulfilled God’s law, and secured eternal life for believers.
The poem begins with Jesus’ cry on the cross, signaling the completion of his redemptive work, symbolized by the tearing of the temple veil (lines 1–2). It describes his sacrifice as a perfect, unassailable act that settles humanity’s sin debt and eliminates the need for further sacrifices (lines 3–5). The cross breaks the power of death, ushering in enduring grace and guidance (lines 6–8). The sonnet then reflects on the fulfillment of the law, the reversal of sin’s curse, and the unique achievement of Christ’s love in opening a path to God (lines 9–11). The final couplet (lines 13–14) affirms the certainty and completeness of the sacrifice, assuring believers of eternal life through faith, with no need for sorrow.
Upon the cross, the Savior’s voice did cry,
“It is finished,” words that rend the veil,
A perfect work no mortal could assail,
For sin’s grim debt was paid to God on high.
No further blood need flow, no lamb must die,
His sacrifice has broken death’s cold jail,
And grace, through him, shall evermore prevail,
A light to guide where shadows once did lie.
The law fulfilled, the curse of sin undone,
His love has wrought what none could e’er achieve,
A path to God through Christ, the risen Son.
By faith we stand, no need to mourn or grieve,
For all is done, his sacrifice is sure,
Through Christ’s great work, eternal life is won.
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Summary of the Sonnet: “Sonnet on Easter’s Royal Dawn, Where Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Redeems Souls Who Repent, Believe, and Receive Him”
This Shakespearean sonnet exalts Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, as the sole way to salvation, whose death on the cross atoned for humanity’s sins and whose resurrection on Easter morning triumphs over death. With royal blood and risen power, Jesus breaks the tomb’s dark gates, offering redemption to all. The poem calls for repentance, belief, and receiving Him as personal Lord and Savior, through which contrite hearts enthrone His name and are reborn in faith. His jewel-like scars and empty tomb proclaim boundless mercy, guiding souls to salvation. The sonnet closes with Jesus’ name inspiring a glorious anthem, as repentant souls, reborn, ascend on radiant wings in eternal worship.
O Jesus, King, whose cross our sins did bear,
Thy royal blood redeemed a world astray.
On Easter morn, Thy glory’s dawn did sway,
Thy risen power the tomb’s dark gates did tear.
Repent, believe, receive Thee, Savior fair—
As Lord of life, let hearts Thy name enthrone.
Through faith, the soul, reborn, is Thine alone,
In boundless love, Thy mercy none forswear.
Thy scars, like jewels, gleam on regal brow,
Proclaiming hope to hearts that bend and call.
The empty grave exalts Thy scepter now:
Salvation flows where contrite spirits fall.
O Jesus, Lord, salvation’s anthem sings,
Repentant souls ascend on radiant wings.
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Summary of the Sonnet: “Sonnet on the Laodicean Soul, Barren of Divine Wealth and Righteousness”
This sonnet, inspired by Revelation 3:14-22, critiques the spiritual state of the Laodicean church, symbolizing modern churches or believers marked by lukewarm faith and self-sufficiency. It portrays a wealthy yet spiritually impoverished congregation, proud and blind to its need for Christ. The poem highlights their lack of divine riches and righteousness, exposing their true poverty and faltering faith. Jesus stands at the door, calling for repentance and offering restoration through spiritual sight, love, and fellowship. The sonnet urges the lukewarm soul to renounce worldly ways and embrace Christ’s call, promising that the faithful will overcome and dwell in eternal awe with Him.
In Laodicea’s halls, where wealth abounds,
The church grows tepid, neither hot nor cold.
With riches clad, in pride their heart is bold,
Yet Christ stands knocking, seeking to be found.
“I need no more,” they boast, their coffers full,
While wretched, blind, their spirit lies in want.
No wealth divine, no righteousness to flaunt,
Their poverty laid bare, their faith annulled.
O lukewarm soul, repent, unbar the door!
Let Jesus enter, sup with Him once more.
His eye salve grants thee sight, His love restores.
Renounce thy ways, embrace the Savior’s call,
The faithful shall abide in endless awe.
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The poem, titled “Exalted in Christ: A Poem of Our Positional Glory as Heirs of the King of Kings,” is a powerful affirmation of the royal identity and spiritual excellence of believers as sons and daughters in Jesus Christ. It celebrates their divine status as joint heirs with Christ, crowned by grace, and destined to reign as future kings and queens in the new heavens and new earth. Through vivid imagery and scriptural truths, the poem declares that believers are redeemed, forgiven, and seen by the Father as Jesus sees His Son—pure and beloved. They are seated in heavenly places, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and called to reflect Christ’s love and truth as bold ambassadors. As God’s masterpiece, they are radiant with purpose, victorious in Christ, and eternally devoted to His throne. The poem culminates in a triumphant final line, “Crowned in splendor, His throne we adore!” emphasizing worship and royal authority in Jesus, the Sovereign Lord.
Sons and daughters of the King of kings,
We rise in Christ, where glory springs.
Joint heirs with Jesus, crowned by grace,
Lord of lords, we seek His face.
Redeemed, restored, no sin, no shame,
We bear His righteousness, His name.
Future kings and queens, by Heaven’s decree,
New heavens, new earth, our destiny.
As Jesus sees the Son, so are we seen,
Pure, beloved, in His eyes serene.
Seated with Him in realms above,
Our lives reflect His boundless love.
Branches of the Vine, in Him we thrive,
His Spirit fuels our royal lives.
Forgiven fully, made whole, complete,
In Christ, we reign from mercy’s seat.
Ambassadors bold, with holy might,
His truth and love our guiding light.
More than conquerors, free, divine,
In Him, our victory’s grand design.
Masterpiece of God, with purpose clear,
Royal, radiant, to Him we’re dear.
In Jesus Christ, our Sovereign Lord,
Crowned in splendor, His throne we adore!
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The sonnet reflects on the Apostle Paul’s example of living contentedly in any circumstance, as described in Philippians 4:11-13, by focusing on his heavenly hope. It emphasizes that this world is temporary, not our true home, and urges readers to fix their eyes on eternity, where our citizenship lies (Philippians 3:20). By keeping faith in Christ and the promise of heaven, we can live untethered from earthly trials, free from their hold, as eternity draws near.
In chains or freedom, Paul’s heart held its peace,
Content in want or plenty, high or low.
His eyes, on Christ, found joy that would not cease,
For heaven’s hope within his soul did grow.
This world, a fleeting stage, is not our home,
Its trials fade before eternity’s light.
Our citizenship in realms above does roam,
Where glory reigns, unmarred by earthly plight.
Fix now your gaze on things unseen, divine,
Where Christ prepares a place beyond all pain.
Let not your heart to fleeting cares entwine,
For heaven’s call shall break each mortal chain.
O soul, live free, untethered, bold, and true,
Eternity’s embrace is drawing you.
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The sonnet, titled “A Triumphant Ode to the Steadfast Love and Ever-New Mercies of the Lord, as Proclaimed in Lamentations 3:22-23,” exuberantly celebrates the unwavering love and daily mercies of God, as inspired by Lamentations 3:22-23. Written in Shakespearean form (14 lines, iambic pentameter, ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme), it portrays God’s grace as a radiant, unending force that shines through each dawn, undimmed by storms or trials. The poem’s victorious tone is amplified by vivid imagery, such as mercies that “like diamonds shine” and a covenant that stands unshaken, culminating in a joyful proclamation of God’s faithfulness as the eternal King who crowns each day with light and love.
O steadfast love of God, that never wanes,
A boundless fount of mercy, ever new!
Each dawn proclaims His grace that gently reigns,
With radiant beams, His promises shine through.
No storm can quench His faithfulness divine,
No shadow dims the glory of His care;
His tender mercies like diamonds shine,
To guide the weary heart through every prayer.
Victorious, His covenant shall stand,
Unshaken by the trials of the night!
Exuberant, His love shall lift the hand,
And flood the soul with everlasting light.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord, we sing,
Thy mercies crown our days, eternal King!
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The sonnet, titled “Reverent Gratitude and Adoration for the Infinite Love and Sacred Sacrifice of Jesus,” expresses profound thankfulness for Jesus Christ’s boundless grace and redemptive sacrifice. It portrays His cross as a guiding light that frees humanity from sin, His love as an eternal river, and His sacrifice as the ransom for all souls. The poem emphasizes that no earthly wealth can compare to His grace, and His wounds secure a divine, eternal place for believers. It concludes by uniting grateful hearts in humble praise for His redeeming love and mercy.
O Christ, let hearts with gratitude arise,
For mercies poured on all who seek Thy name.
Thy cross, a beacon through the darkened skies,
Bears sin’s great weight and frees from guilt and shame.
Thy love, a river, flows through every age,
Thy sacrifice, the ransom for all souls.
In every path, Thy light doth fears assuage,
Restoring hope where brokenness consoles.
No earthly wealth could match Thy boundless grace,
No voice could sing the depths of all Thy care.
Thy wounds, Thy blood, secure a sacred place,
In realms divine, eternal, pure, and fair.
Thus grateful hearts in humble thanks unite,
For all Thou gav’st, Thy love’s redeeming light.
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The sonnet illustrates that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, yet those most attuned to their own sins develop the deepest love for God. Recognizing their faults, free from guilt and shame, they seek divine grace and find redemption in Jesus Christ, who embodies mercy. Forgiven, they rise without condemnation, as God lifts their guilt and shame. Unlike the proud, who are blind to their flaws and lack such devotion, these humble souls burn with fervent love for God, their hearts shining brightest in pursuit of eternal rest.
All have sinned and fall short of God’s great glory,
Yet those who see their sin with clearest sight,
Whose hearts, aware, confess their truthful story,
Find in their fault a path to love’s pure light.
The weight of sin, a mirror to the soul,
Reveals the gap that grace alone can mend.
In humble seeking, Christ does make them whole,
For in His mercy’s arms, their guilt shall end.
No condemnation binds the soul forgiven,
As God removes all shame and guilt’s dark sting.
The proud, unseeing, know not love so driven,
But contrite hearts with fervent passion sing.
For love of God burns brightest in the breast,
Of sinners freed, now seeking heaven’s rest.
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