The Church Hymnal ‎#107

107. 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 sealèd 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 embalmèd 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
• Author: F. Whytehead
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Easter Even; Holy Week

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD NO. 76
• Composer: R. Redhead
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.