Dread Powers of Death and Sin - Hymn with Lyrics

1. Dread powers of death and sin had him in their hold.
When Jesus rose again all their plans were foiled.
Jesus lived again, triumphed over sin,
Alleluia, alleluia;
Alleluia, alleluia.

2. Dead in the grave he lay, mourned by every friend.
Those dark and fearful days then did reach their end.
God raised him to life, victor in the strife,
Alleluia, alleluia;
Alleluia, alleluia.

3. He burst the chains of sin, opened death's dark jail.
God filled him with new life, life that could not fail.
Right before their eyes, Jesus did arise,
Alleluia, alleluia;
Alleluia, alleluia.

4. His battle ended there, death was overcome.
Jesus, alive again, wore the victor's crown.
Clearly sin had failed, goodness had prevailed,
Alleluia, alleluia;
Alleluia, alleluia.

Scripture; Romans 6:9-10; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; Colossians 2:13-15; Hebrews 2:14-15

The hymn "Dread Powers of Death and Sin" is a Christian hymn that was written in the 19th century by William Walsham How (1823–1897), an English bishop and hymn writer. How is known for his contributions to Anglican hymnody, and this particular hymn was likely written in the mid- to late-1800s.

The hymn reflects themes of Christian hope and deliverance from sin and death, typical of the religious hymns from the Victorian era. While specific dates for the composition of this hymn might not be readily available, it was first published in 1867 in Hymns for the Church on Earth, a collection edited by How. The hymn has continued to be used in various Christian traditions, particularly during services focusing on themes of Christ’s victory over death and sin.