The Cyber Hymnal ‎#16518

16518. O Lord Of Life

1 O Lord of life, once laid in Joseph’s tomb,
Around Thy grave the garden bursts in bloom;
Thy glory breaks the world’s long night of gloom.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

2 Thou for us all didst hang upon the tree;
The burden of our sins was borne by Thee;
Thy stripes have healed, Thy sorrows set us free.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

3 Now all is o’er—Thy toil, Thy grief, Thy pain;
The veil of death by Thee is rent in twain;
Thine earthly loss is our eternal gain.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

4 Henceforth, thro’ hours of ease and days of care,
Help us with Thee our daily cross to bear,
Strong in Thy strength, and brave Thy cup to share.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

5 When through dark vales our lonely pathway lies,
Though hearts may faint, and tears may dim our eyes,
Thy light shall guide our footsteps to the skies.
Alleluia! Alleluia!

6 And when, at last, our work on earth is o’er,
Lead us where Thou hast trod the path before,
Through death to life with Thee forevermore!
Alleluia! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord of life, once laid in Joseph’s tomb
• Title: O Lord Of Life
• Author: Theodore C. Pease (1891)
• Meter: 10.10.10.8
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SARUM
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1868)
• Meter: 10.10.10.8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain