The Gospel Message Choir ‎#20

20. Easter Joy

1 Long ago at early dawn,
Came they to the grave to mourn;
But the stone was rolled away,
Bright angel words proclaimed the day.

Refrain:
Christ arose, He is not here,
Was the message, never fear;
For He who came to seek and save,
Is now the Victor o’er the grave.

2 Go and tell the faithful few,
Tell them of the story true;
Tell them of the open grave,
And of the victory God gave. [Refrain]

3 Easter morn, O happy day,
Theme of brightest angel’s lay;
Day in which God’s mighty pow’r
Was manifest o’er death’s dark hour. [Refrain]

4 Easter day we welcome thee,
Jesus rose, we now are free
From the pow’r of sin and Hell;
We gladly will the message tell. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Long ago at early dawn
• Title: Easter Joy
• Author: John Steen
• Refrain First Line: Christ arose, He is not here
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929

Tune Information

• Name: [Long ago at early dawn]
• Composer: Herbert G. Tovey