Low in the grave He lay–
Jesus, my Savior!
Waiting the coming day–
Jesus, my Lord!
Vainly they watch His bed–
Jesus, my Savior!
Vainly they seal the dead–
Jesus, my Lord! [Chorus]
Death cannot keep his prey–
Jesus, my Savior!
He tore the bars away–
Jesus, my Lord! [Chorus]
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!
Robert Lowry, 1874
Read Mark 16:1-8
In my mind, this is THE Easter hymn. It has so many powerful phrases in such a short space. “Vainly they seal the dead.” “He arose a victor from the dark domain.” Enjoy it as you prepare to celebrate Resurrection Sunday.