The phrase "death could not hold" resonates through 3 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
death could not hold
...Hath come forth and left the tomb;
Death could not hold, death could not hold
Him born of a virgin’s womb....
Hath come forth and left the tomb;
Death could not hold, death could not hold
Him born of a virgin’s womb.
...False was the tale for silver told;
Death could not hold that mighty Victor!
Lift up your heads, ye gates of gold!...
False was the tale for silver told;
Death could not hold that mighty Victor!
Lift up your heads, ye gates of gold!
...Which tells His triumph o’er him,
Death could not hold the Master long,
And so gave way before Him....
Which tells His triumph o’er him,
Death could not hold the Master long,
And so gave way before Him.
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