Voices of Praise ‎#380

380. Roman Soldier, tell us true

1 Roman Soldier, tell us true,
What sort of a watch on guard are you?
The sepulchre, sealed safe at night,
How came it empty at morning light?
Why, Peter and Andrew, James, and John,
They came by night, removed the stone,
And long before the break of day,
They stole His Body far away.
Fie, Old Roman, why tell a lie?
For

Chorus:
Christ is risen,
Christ is risen indeed.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!

2. Roman Soldier, tell us then,
Why slew you not those thieving men?
Were a few unarmed Jews too hard,
For a veteran mail-clad, Roman guard?
O no! you Jews we never fear;
But we had no chance for sword or spear,
For up so softly they did creep,
While we were all of us fast asleep.
Fie, Old Roman, why tell a lie?
For [Chorus]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Roman Soldier, tell us true
• Title: Roman Soldier, tell us true
• Refrain First Line: Christ is risen
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: [Roman Soldier, tell us true]
• Key: G Major