The New English Hymnal ‎#317

317. With Christ we share a mystic grave

1 With Christ we share a mystic grave,
With Christ we buried lie;
But not within the darksome cave
By mournful Calvary.

2 The pure and bright baptismal flood
Entombs our nature’s stain:
New creatures from the cleansing wave
With Christ we rise again.

3 Thrice blest, if through this world of sin,
And lust and selfish care,
Our resurrection robe of white
And undefiled we wear.

4 Thrice blest, if through the gates of death,
Glorious at last and free,
We to our joyful rising pass,
O risen Lord with thee.

5 And now to thy thrice holy Name,
The God whom we adore,
To Father, Son, and Spirit blest,
Be glory evermore. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: With Christ we share a mystic grave
• Author (attributed to): J. M. Neale, 1818-66
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Baptism; Adult Baptism
• Notes: Alternative tune ST FULBERT 124

Tune Information

• Name: ST STEPHEN
• Composer: W. Jones, 1726-1808
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major