The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12908

12908. 'Twas At The Matin Hour

1 ’Twas at the matin hour,
Before the early dawn;
The prison doors flew open,
The bolts of death were drawn.

2 From realms unseen, an unseen way,
Th’almighty Savior came,
And following on His silent steps,
An angel armed in flame.

3 The stone is rolled away,
The keepers fainting fall,
Satan and Pilate’s watchmen,
The day has scared them all.

4 The angel came full early,
But Christ has gone before;
Not for Himself, but for His saints,
Is burst the prison door.

5 When all His saints assemble,
Make haste ere twilight cease,
His Easter blessing to receive,
And so lie down in peace.

Text Information

• First Line: ’Twas at the matin hour
• Title: 'Twas At The Matin Hour
• Author: John Keble
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Source: The Christian Year, 1827
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LAKE MINATARE
• Composer: Edward Handly, 1842-1904
• Meter: 87.87
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain