The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#944

944. 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 Saviour 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.

5 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
• Author: Ray Palmer
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death and Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: SPOHR
• Composer: Spohr
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #933 or 941.