Voices of Praise ‎#77

77. Resting from His work today,

1 Resting from His work today,
In the tomb the Saviour lay;
Still He slept, from Head to Feet,
Shrouded in the winding sheet,
Lying in the rock alone,
Hidden by the sealed stone.

2 Late at even there was seen
Watching long the Magdalene;
Early, ere the break of day,
Sorrowful she took her way
To the holy garden glade,
Where her buried Lord was laid.

3 So with Thee, till life shall end,
I would solemn vigil spend:
Let me hew Thee, Lord, a shrine
In this rocky heart of mine,
Where in pure embalmed cell
None but Thou may ever dwell.

4 Myrrh and spices will I bring,
True affection's offering;
Close the door from sight and sound
Of the busy world around;
And in patient watch remain
Till my Lord appear again.
AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Resting from His work today,
• Meter: Six 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ: His Burial

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD, 76
• Meter: Six 7s.
• Key: D Major