The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9691

9691. In the tomb, behold He lies

1 In the tomb, behold He lies
Who the dead awaketh.
Christ, our stricken sacrifice,
Of sweet rest partaketh.
Fear we then no more the gloom
Of death’s narrow dwelling:
Jesus died! the wondering tomb
Of His praise is telling.

2 Vainly shall His foes rejoice;
Vainly death detain Him:
Lazarus heard His mighty voice;
What shall then restrain Him?
What shall bind His conquering arm,
Who the mountains rendeth?
Who, that He may death disarm,
To the tomb descendeth?

Text Information

• First Line: In the tomb, behold He lies
• Author: Arthur T. Russell
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Source: Psalms and Hymns (Cambridge, England: John Deighton, 1851)

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTUS DER UNS SELIG MACHT
• Composer: Michael Weisse (1531)
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: d minor
• Copyright: Public Domain