The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10408

10408. When Downward To The Darksome Tomb

1 When downward to the darksome tomb
I thoughtful turn my eyes,
Frail nature trembles at the gloom,
And anxious fears arise.

2 Why shrinks my soul? In death’s embrace
Once Jesus captive slept;
And angels, hovering o’er the place,
His lowly pillow kept.

3 Thus shall they guard my sleeping dust,
And, as the Savior rose,
The grave again shall yield her trust,
And end my deep repose.

4 My Lord, before to glory gone,
Shall bid me come away;
And calm and bright shall break the dawn
Of Heaven’s eternal day.

Then let my faith each fear dispel,
And gild with light the grave;
To Him my loftiest praises swell,
Who died from death to save.

Text Information

• First Line: When downward to the darksome tomb
• Title: When Downward To The Darksome Tomb
• Author: Ray Palmer (1842)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Palmer wrote these words in Bath, Maine

Tune Information

• Name: SHARON
• Composer: Thomas Wallhead (1877)
• Meter: CM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain