Today... 'The Firstborn Of The Dead

Hell could not hold onto its prey
He tore the bars of death away
and up from the grave He arose
triumphing o'er all His foes.

The First begotten of the dead
has now become our Living Head
the Ruler over all the kings
and of His praise all heaven sings.

'Worthy the lamb that died they cry'
'Worthy the lamb' is our reply
For He has washed us from our sin
opened heaven and let us in.

(see also the additional information in the Poet's notes box below)