Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#140

140. Mary to the Saviour's tomb

1 Mary to the Saviour's tomb
Hasted at the early dawn;
Spice she brought, and rich perfume,
But the Lord she loved had gone;
For awhile she ling'ring stood,
Fill'd with sorrow and surprise,
Trembling, while a crystal flood
Issues from her weeping eyes.

2 But her sorrow quickly fled
When she heard His welcome voice;
Christ had risen from the dead;
Now He bids her heart rejoice.
What a change His word can make,
Turning darkness into day!
Ye who weep for Jesus' sake,
He will wipe your tears away.

3 He who came to comfort her,
When she thought her all was lost,
Will for your relief appear,
Tho' you now are tempest-toss'd.
On His arm your burden cast;
On His love your thoughts employ;
Weeping for awhile may last,
But the morning brings the joy.

Text Information

• First Line: Mary to the Saviour's tomb
• Author: Simeon B. Marsh, 1798-1875
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Resurrection of; The Son: Easter; Easter Hymns; Resurrection: Of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: MARTYN
• Composer: Simeon B. Marsh, 1798-1875
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7
• Key: F Major or modal