Scripture Verse

He rose again the third day according to the scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:4

Introduction

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George C. Hugg
1848–1907

Words & Mu­sic: George C. Hugg, in Songs for the Har­vest Field (New York: Fill­more Bro­thers, 1891) (🔊 pdf nwc). Com­pare Low in the Grave He Lay.

Lyrics

Lowly entombed He lay,
My blessèd Savior;
Waiting the promised day,
My precious Lord.

Refrain

Up from the tomb He arose!
And in triumph,
Vanquished all His foes;
He arose a victor
O’er the realms of night;
And He reigns forever
With His saints in light,
He arose (He arose),
He arose (He arose),
Victor over all His foes.

Vainly they watch Him now,
My blessèd Savior;
Surely He’ll keep His vow,
My precious Lord.

Refrain

Bursting the seal, He rose,
My blessèd Savior;
Scatt’ring His armèd foes,
My precious Lord.

Refrain