Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #283 (2001) Meter: 6.5.6.4 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: Low in the grave He lay Refrain First Line: Up from the grave He arose Lyrics: 1 Low in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior!
Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord!
Refrain:
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!
2 Vainly they watched His bed, Jesus, my Savior!
Vainly they seal the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain]
3 Death could not keep his prey, Jesus, my Savior!
He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ His Atonement, Crucifixion and Death Scripture: Mark 16:6 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRIST AROSE
Christ Arose