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Hymnal Number
828Resource Type:
Keys included:
Bb
About this Hymn
This is an old gospel hymn by Robert Lowry. His ability to write short, hooky tunes ("Shall We Gather," "Nothing but the Blood," "I Need Thee") was incredible (all the more incredible given how little time he dedicated to it). This hymn was written quickly in response to the emotion of the resurrection story, in particular the moment of discovery of the resurrection, and it basically has two "hooks." The first, like a dirge, is reflecting on the apparent tragedy of Christ's birth, whereas the chorus is a jubilant celebration of the resurrection.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Low in the grave he lay— Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day— Jesus, my Lord!
Chorus
Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes. He arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Verse 2
Vainly they watch his bed— Jesus, my Savior! Vainly they seal the dead— Jesus, my Lord!
Verse 3
Death cannot keep his prey— Jesus, my Savior! He tore the bars away— Jesus, my Lord!
Low in the grave he lay— Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day— Jesus, my Lord!
Chorus
Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o'er his foes. He arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Verse 2
Vainly they watch his bed— Jesus, my Savior! Vainly they seal the dead— Jesus, my Lord!
Verse 3
Death cannot keep his prey— Jesus, my Savior! He tore the bars away— Jesus, my Lord!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Robert Lowry, 1874