The Gospel Awakening ‎#157

157. They Rolled the Stone Away

1. 'Twas early in the morning, at the breaking of the day,
That Mary came with spices to the place where Jesus lay;
She met her friends in sorrow as the journeyed from her home,
And they said to one another, Who shall roll away the stone?

Chorus:
Bright angels, bright angels,
At the breaking of the day;
Bright angels, bright angels,
They rolled the stone away.

2. They saw two shining angels, clad in garments pure and white;
They saw the linen grave clothes, and they trembled at the sight;
But Christ their Lord and Master was not found within the tomb,
For He conquer'd death when angels came and rolled away the stone. [Chorus]

3. But Mary wept in anguish, for her heart was torn with grief;
She said, "Where have you laid Him"? then the angels brought relief:
He is not here, but risen, as He said to you before;
Go to Galilee and see Him; He's alive forevermore." [Chorus]

4. He burst death's bars asunder, and He triumphed o'er the grave;
He holds the keys of hades, the almighty One to save;
"Behold my hands," said Jesus, "I'm your living Lord and King;
From the grave I will redeem you; all my jewels I will bring." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas early in the morning, at the breaking of the day
• Title: They Rolled the Stone Away
• Author: G. W. S.
• Refrain First Line: Bright angels, bright angels
• Publication Date: 1888
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ['Twas early in the morning, at the breaking of the day]
• Composer: G. W. Sederquist
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.