African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#283

283. Christ Arose

1 Low in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior!
Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord!

Refrain:
Up from the grave He arose,
With a mighty triumph o'er His foes;
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
And He lives forever with His saints to reign;
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

2 Vainly they watched His bed, Jesus, my Savior!
Vainly they seal the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain]

3 Death could not keep his prey, Jesus, my Savior!
He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Low in the grave He lay
• Title: Christ Arose
• Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Refrain First Line: Up from the grave He arose
• Meter: 6 5 6 4 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Mark 16:6
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ: His Atonement, Crucifixion and Death

Tune Information

• Name: CHRIST AROSE
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Meter: 6 5 6 4 with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major